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Warehouse fire recovery effort complete; death toll at 36

December 09, 2016

In an emotional interview with "TODAY" on Tuesday, warehouse manager Derick Ion Almenda defended how the property was used amid concerns safety pitfalls during his time leasing the building from its owner could have contributed to the extent of the tragedy.

No. 3 Clemson not looking past Virginia Tech in ACC final

December 07, 2016

The Tigers won their second consecutive conference title in the process, and third in six years, while Fuente joined Clemson's Dabo Swinney and Florida State's Jimbo Fisher as the last three coaches to lead their teams to a loss in the ACC title game in their first seasons as head coaches.

Time for change in Electoral College

December 06, 2016

Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery, sent a memo on Thursday to fellow lawmakers asking for co-sponsorship on a future bill that would add Pennsylvania to the National Popular Vote Compact . "It is time for us to fix the anachronistic process of the electoral college and make our Constitution better reflect the "more flawless Union" to which it aspires", Cohen said .

Southern plagues: Drought, flood, fire and now killer storms

December 04, 2016

Deadly nighttime tornadoes tore through the Southeast on Tuesday, killing five people and injuring at least a dozen others. At least 33 tornadoes have been confirmed across the South. The National Weather Service in Nashville will be traveling Wednesday to Coffee County, Giles County and Cumberland County to investigate the impact of the tornadoes, which were confirmed by radar or trained spotters.

House passes $611 billion policy defense bill by wide margin

December 04, 2016

The bill is scheduled for a vote in the Senate next week. The President will decide whether he approves the revision after studying the fine print. The NDAA bill also calls for $3.2 billion for more servicemembers and to bolster military capabilities such as Marine Corps and Air Force aviation that lawmakers say are overstressed by reduced spending in recent years.

Dozens arrested during US protests for higher minimum wages

December 02, 2016

CHICAGO - Dozens of people have been arrested as they participated in protests nationwide for a $15 per hour minimum wage. That did not apply to the majority of U.S. The conservative-leaning, nonprofit Employment Policies Institute think tank said it believes minimum wage increases will result in lost jobs, reduced hours and business closures.

Donald Trump Calls For 'Consequences' For American Flag Burners

November 30, 2016

The comments provoked widespread condemnation from Trump's critics, who pointed out burning the flag was a constitutionally protected right. Trump transition spokesman Jason Miller defended his boss's position during an appearance on CNN .

North Dakota issues emergency evacuation order for Dakota pipeline protesters

November 29, 2016

U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision to close federal land where protesters of the Dakota Access pipeline have camped is a needed step to keep residents, workers, protesters and authorities safe. The action against the pipeline has ignited local and global solidarity and attracted more than 300 Native American tribes from across the U.S.in a show of unity that is being called historic.

Trump won presidency but lost popular vote

November 29, 2016

But Congressman Morgan Griffith tells us he does think there was voter fraud in Virginia. They want their popular vote across the state counted. And Jesse Richman, the co-author of the Old Dominion study, shared a post on his website in October, saying he stands by the study, but the results of the study have been "misread".

Brad Pitt: FBI Won't Pursue Further Investigation Into Child Abuse Allegation

November 28, 2016

The actors' eldest child Maddox , 15, is reportedly not too happy with the idea following the argument he had with his dad (Brad Pitt) aboard their private jet in September which apparently triggered Angelina's divorce filing. Jolie filed for divorce soon after the allegations against Pitt were made. This was revealed by Kriz Herzog, a bodyguard who works for both Brad-Angelina's family and Jolie's faughter Jon Voight.

Trump and Obama have been 'talking regularly'

November 28, 2016

When asked if the president-elect should put the country ahead of "himself and ahead of his children", Conway said Trump has put "the country ahead of everything else". Sherry Riggs didn't stay awake to find out who the next president would be. Mr Obama was highly critical of Mr Trump's divisive presidential campaign.

Small Business Saturday in Midtown

November 27, 2016

She told Global News when you shop local, you're supporting your neighbour. Studies show that more people are paying attention to the push to buy local. American Express started the retail holiday back in 2010 and it has been observed on the Saturday after Thanksgiving ever since. The day happens every year just as Black Friday and Cyber Monday do, so next year you can celebrate by shopping at your local small business to help the local economy.

2-year-old shot in chest by 4-year-old cousin

November 26, 2016

The boy was rushed to Temple University Hospital, and then Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Both parents were charged with endangering the welfare of a child, while the father is also facing charges of illegal possession of a weapon as two guns were retrieved from the house.

Donald Trump offers Republican rival Ben Carson senior White House job

November 23, 2016

The New York Times has been reporting on potential conflicts of interest Trump could face between his business interests and the presidency. Addressing the report in an interview with MSNBC, senior Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway did not deny it and indicated it was correct.

Brexit talks should last just 15 months, European Union leaders tell Theresa May

November 22, 2016

Davis responded "get thee behind me Satan!" Weber made the comments after meeting U.K. Brexit Secretary David Davis on Tuesday. Mr Verhofstadt said the exit process would have to be concluded around two years after triggering Article 50, the official notification of Britain's intention to leave the European Union, which is expected in March.

New Delhi is the most polluted city on Earth right now

November 20, 2016

The data also states that PM 2.5 in the air was recorded 13 times higher than the safe limit. In addition to worker health, pollution could impact construction and real estate, dent New Delhi's tourism industry, and provoke renewed calls for a ban on diesel cars in the Asia's third largest auto-market, Bloomberg reports .

Freeze warnings in effect for parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas

November 20, 2016

Sunday. Temperatures were expected to fall to 32 degrees or even a bit lower by early Sunday morning, according to the weather service. Skies will remain clear and sunny, and a calm wind is expected from the south and southeast around 5 miles per hour through the afternoon, forecasters say.

Trump's lobbyist ban complicates administration hiring

November 19, 2016

Trump's flip-flopping here is especially notable given the emphasis he placed on "draining the swamp" of Washington corruption in the final month of his campaign. Trump and Pence's offices did not respond to questions about the ban, but the official line from the Trump transition is that everything is going well.

Police seek public's help in search for newborn

November 19, 2016

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Sofia Victoria Gonzalez Abarca or the death of her mother is asked to call the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-CALLFBI or 911. Police say the infant was reported as missing from 215 N. Brunswick around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. "There has been no Amber Alert issued, nor do I think there will be".

Trump Considering Ted Cruz for USA attorney general

November 18, 2016

Department of Justice. Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Graham, a strong Trump critic, said one positive in Trump's election victory was the prospect of conservative Supreme Court appointments. Bolton "would be a very good choice", Giuliani said. Mr Cruz unsuccessfully sought the Republican presidential nomination. The Supreme Court would be a far more attractive position for Cruz.

Deputy shot, killed while investigating suspicious vehicle, suspect in custody

November 16, 2016

Deputy Dennis Wallace, 53, was shot twice within seconds of discovering the vehicle was stolen and asking for backup. When police arrived on scene they found Deputy Wallace lying in the street next to his squad vehicle executed by two gunshots to the head.

Thousands Gather For Largest Veteran's Day Parade In The Ozarks

November 12, 2016

The women were Marines during World War 2. Veterans lead a march from the American Legion Post #340, to the Veteran's Memorial in Hermansville, with the North Central Marching Band following behind. Phoebe, a 3-year-old English Labrador retriever, rests at the gravesite of one of her masters in Miramar National Cemetery . Armed with colorful floats, several companies and groups took to the streets of downtown Jacksonville to show their appreciation for veterans.

Ridgefield to Hold Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Garden Tomorrow

November 11, 2016

The eighth-grade USA history class invites the public to a program honoring veterans at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the West Fork Rockwell campus gymnasium. With school out of session Friday, Richmond Hill High School held its annual Veterans Day program Thursday morning. Veterans dinner , 5:30 p.m., Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W.

Paul Ryan to Seek Re-Election as Speaker

November 10, 2016

Now that Ryan has won, Ryan says the Republican Party must "work to heal the division" created in the country through a divisive campaign. "We would like to see the country go in a different direction and intend to work with him to change the course for America".

UVA dean awarded $3M in Rolling Stone case

November 09, 2016

Because Rolling Stone refused to fully retract the fabricated story, and instead effectively republished it in its entirety with only short note appended, the jury also found the magazine and publisher Jann Wenner's media company liable for malice.

Clinton hopes to strike positive note as campaign enters final day

November 08, 2016

What bothered him most, the president said, was the way "stuff that's not normal, people have been treating like it's normal."He referred to how just days ago, he encouraged people at one of his rallies to show respect for a Donald Trump supporter who came to protest the event".

Fox apologizes for inaccurate Hillary Clinton report

November 05, 2016

In the 24 hours following his initial claims, Fox gave the story more than two hours of airtime, and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump trumpeted the story on the campaign trail. They are now combing through former Democratic Congressman Anthony Wiener's laptop and have found e-mails that they believe came from Hillary Clinton's server that appear to be new, as in not duplicates.

Clinton presses into Arizona, Trump focuses on Florida

November 04, 2016

The poll came as stock markets, oil prices and the dollar fell as investors realised the Republican Presidential candidate could pull off a surprise win. Trump Digital Director Brad Parscale said in a statement that the campaign is expanding its map to MI and New Mexico and similar states as the attention on the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Clinton's emails remains.

Nearly 3 in 10 Republicans in Florida Are Voting for Hillary Clinton

November 03, 2016

The fallout from Friday's announcement is also beginning to be felt. "Of course. So have I.But she is fundamentally a good and decent person who knows what she's doing and will be an outstanding president". With two of the most unpopular Presidential candidates in the history of United States elections now waging a dirty war against each other in order to be named the 45th POTUS , number 44 and his First Lady are now enjoying tremendously good press.

UK PM May welcomes Carney decision to extend BoE term: spokeswoman

November 01, 2016

The central bank chief has told friends he may make a statement as soon as this week , in order to end speculation he will leave the post in 2018, the Financial Times reported Monday. Mr Carney was also in No10 for talks with the PM yesterday afternoon. The British pound slipped 0.2% against the dollar at $1.2167 early Monday following media reports over the weekend speculating on Mr.

Transgender teen's bathroom lawsuit will get Supreme Court review

October 31, 2016

Robbins, which was a case in which the late Justice Antonin Scalia wrote the opinion. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments over which bathroom transgender students must use in schools. The SCOTUSblog case page is here and a SCOTUSblog report on the cert petition is here. United States [docket; cert. petition, PDF] the court will rule in a drug robbery case.

Early voting popular so far in Massachusetts

October 30, 2016

Also at the top of the ballot are U.S. Senate and gubernatorial contests. Lyon said voters who have requested and received an absentee ballot and then show up to vote in person will have to vote a provisional ballot . Through the first seven days of early voting , around 1 million ballots were cast, which is roughly on par with the same period in 2012 , the Associated Press said.

Donald Trump Jr. helps push woman's disabled car off street

October 29, 2016

On the way back from the rally and filmed the whole thing! "I will never forget this and it's why I'm proud to be supporting this family!" Later that day, Bowyer gave an interview to The Arizona Republic where he heaped praise on the younger Trump: "I've been around a lot of politicians".

Man stops for burger but not for officers

October 29, 2016

Police were following a white pickup on a fairly low-speed pursuit as he traveled on city streets in the south Phoenix and Ahwatukee areas. But it took a freaky turn when he made a decision to stop at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant's drive-thru in Chandler and order himself a quick meal-to-go.

Pence plane slides off runway at NYC's LaGuardia Airport

October 28, 2016

They smelled burning rubber when it was over. Update: The Port Authority issued this statement, "There were no injuries tonight when a charter plane carrying Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Mike Pence and more than 30 others overshot a LaGuardia Airport runway".

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