4 more deaths linked to tainted romaine
Four more deaths have been linked to a national food poisoning outbreak blamed on tainted lettuce, bringing the total to five.
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Hurricane Maria was one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S….
President Trump walks with FEMA Administrator William "Brock" Long, second from right, and Lt. Gen. Jeff Buchanan as he tours an area affected by Hurricane Maria in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 3, 2017.
Fifth Circuit does its thing in the motor voter case
Texas will not be required to meet a 45-day deadline to implement online voter registration for drivers - for now. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that mandated a voter registration system that would allow drivers to register to vote when they renew their driver's licenses online.
Trump talks tough on trade ahead of G-7 meetings in Canada
The European Union says it will start imposing duties from July on a list of U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe. The European Union says it will start imposing duties from July on a list of U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe.
Dems Irked over Indiana Tax Changes Made in Special Session
A tax law passed by the GOP-dominated Legislature during a May special session has led to complaints from Democrats who say the law continues Republican efforts in recent years to shift the tax burden from the wealthy onto middle and working classes. Despite conforming to most of the recent federal tax overhaul, Republicans dropped parts of the federal changes that would've increased taxes on business.
MSNBC Learns About Reid Vapor Pressure
"Reid Vapor Pressure" is a phrase from petroleum engineering with reference to the volatility of gasoline at various temperatures, which is one reason why our refining industry switches to "summer gasoline" blends right around now, since the gasoline in people's cars will be at a warmer temperature. However, MSNBC is discovering a whole new meaning to Reid Vapor Pressure, as it is under a lot of pressure because of the past vapors of Joy Reid.
C&L’s Late Nite Music Club With Charlie Musselwhite
I've ate healthy all week. I'm gonna fall off that train this weekend though as I got some fried chicken on my mind.
Roseanne Barr’s appearance on Joe Rogan podcast cancelled
Roseanne Barr's planned appearance on comedian Joe Rogan's podcast has been cancelled because she is 'not doing well' (Steve Parsons/PA Roseanne Barr's planned appearance on comedian Joe Rogan's podcast has been cancelled because she is "not doing well". Barr has been heavily criticised over a tweet which referred to former Barack Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett as a product of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Planet Of The Apes.
Sanctions and regime change – Iran and Venezuela
When United States President Barack Obama first imposed sanctions on Venezuela in 2015, the stated purpose and subsequent actions by the Obama administration were to effect behaviour change in Venezuelan leadership, not to replace the Nicol s Maduro government. There was mounting evidence Maduro was pursuing a non-democratic path, human-rights violations were becoming the norm; and rule-of-law and justice in Venezuela faced significant challenges.
Dean LeMire: Prison drug treatment is an innovative way of reducing overdose deaths
Just when it seemed there was light at the end of the dark tunnel that is New Hampshire's overdose crisis, we are given another unwelcome jolt of reality. Despite data initially showing that drug overdose deaths had declined, state officials released new statistics in April showing that deaths continued unabated in 2017.
Minnesota races for US Senate took shape Friday. Herea s who party activists want.
Minnesota's two races for U.S. Senate - and yes, there will be two - took shape Friday, as Republican and Democratic activists gathered to put their seals of approval on four candidates. There were no surprises, but the energy in each convention hall underscored the high stakes of November's general election: Democrats want to hang onto both seats in hopes of possibly seizing control of the Senate, while Republicans are eager to grab a seat in the Senate for the first time since 2008, when Republican Norm Coleman was defeated by Al Franken.
Bannon embraces establishment for fun and profit
Bad-boy bully Steve Bannon who evangelized the "burn it all down" approach to Republican politics now advises GOP candidates to back away from anti-establishment rhetoric. Bannon told the New York Times that "the anti-establishment thing is kind of a luxury we can't afford right now."
Candidates set in Central Wisconsin races
The races are set for this year's state Assembly and Senate elections. Here's who's running to represent our region in the Legislature.
J’can pastor in New York gets congressional proclamation on 99th birthday
That's one of the favourite sayings of Reverend Charles J Barrett. And whereas he loves to proclaim blessings on others, the outpouring of love and affection on the occasion of his 99th birthday last Saturday, in Brooklyn, New York, has shown that the goodly gentleman is himself well blessed.
What is it like to be a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird?
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds do air demonstrations for audiences across the country flying F-16's and taking on high G-forces. Here's what it's like to be a Thunderbird for a day.
The Coming and Going Rule Revisited: Three Cases to Consider
A basic tenant of workers' compensation law is that commuting to and from work is not considered to be within the course and scope of one's employment. Of course, like most legal principles, the so-called "coming and going rule" does have exceptions.
The fate of a proposed agricultural education facility hinges on how Sussex County officials and…
Farm owner Jeri Berc has been through a pair of public hearings on a conditional-use application she has filed to operate an agricultural education facility on Hudson Road near Milton. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO The fate of a proposed agricultural education facility hinges on how Sussex County officials and lawyers interpret deed restrictions.
Susan Dalgety: A land born of racism and slavery returns to its roots
Even Barack Obama, the most optimistic of politicians, fears his presidency may have come a decade too early for the US, writes Susan Dalgety. The three women in front of me had had enough.
Ivanka Trump drags her $1,500 Oscar de la Renta trousers in the grass
Kimberly Guilfoyle and Don Jr. rush into dinner minutes apart then jet off to DC and spend night at Trump Hotel amid romance rumors, before first son heads to Camp David High-profile forensic psychiatrist, who raised suspicions about JonBenet Ramsey's family during murder investigation, is shot dead outside his office Georgia teen with no prior run-ins with the law is given a FIVE YEAR prison sentence for stealing $100 pair of shoes The end of the road for Joy Reid? Under-fire MSNBC host 'will be REPLACED by co-anchor this weekend' despite apologizing for insulting old blog-posts that showed John McCain as the Virginia Tech gunman and were full of homophobic slurs Harvey Weinstein facing additional rape allegation in class action suit filed by THREE new women who claim mogul boasted of bedding Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashley Judd 'Quick' cycle on washing machine could be a waste of time and ... (more)
Plane Talks to highlight D-Day –
Submitted photo Former Air Force pilot Jack Hampshire poses for a photo in front of a North American B-25B Mitchell in the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - The National Museum of the United States Air Force will commemorate D-Day by offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum as part of the "Plane Talks" program 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6. Among the veterans scheduled to attend are retired Air Force pilots Lt.