Anatomy of an Abduction: The Deportation of Cambodian American Refugees
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Trump promises Americans ‘huge tax cut’ for Christmas
President Donald Trump on Monday promised a tax overhaul by Christmas, even as a nonpartisan tax analysis group said the Senate package would leave half of taxpayers facing higher levies by 2027. Speaking before a Cabinet meeting, Trump said, "We're going to give the American people a huge tax cut for Christmas - hopefully that will be a great, big, beautiful Christmas present."
Meet Donald Trump
Recently a good friend in Tasmania sent a message urging me to read Understanding Trump by Newt Gingrich. Yesterday the book arrived and as she said it is hard to put down.
CNN VideoPrevious StoryJudge rules Trump’s sanctuary city order unconstitutional
A federal judge has permanently blocked President Donald Trump's executive order to cut funding from cities that limit cooperation with US immigration authorities. US District Court Judge William Orrick issued the ruling on Monday in lawsuits brought by two California counties, San Francisco and Santa Clara.
Android phones send nearby cell tower address data to Google even…
DoJ files antitrust suit to block AT&T/DirecTV's $85B proposed acquisition of Time Warner, says merger would lessen competition, result in higher prices - The Department of Justice is suing to block AT&T's $85 billion deal to buy Time Warner.
Electeds back airport’s purchase
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New allegation against Franken, this time met with silence
In this June 21, 2017 file photo, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., listens at a committee hearing at the Capitol in Washington. A second woman has accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of inappropriate touching, saying Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 that he put his hand on her bottom as they posed for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010, after he had begun his career in the Senate.
AP source: Authorities believe border agent may have fallen
A U.S. official with knowledge of the investigation into the death of a border patrol agent said that the surviving agent who radioed in for help doesn't remember what happened. The official, who was briefed on the investigation but is not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Monday that Rogelio Martinez was found at the bottom of a 14-foot culvert and that investigators believe he may have fallen.
Big Tobacco’s anti-smoking ads begin after decade of delay
In this Nov. 14, 2017 photo, Ellie Mixter-Keller poses for a photo with her dog at her home in Wauwatosa, Wis. Mixter-Keller, 62, says she knew the dangers of smoking.
Judge permanently blocks Trump sanctuary cities order
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked President Donald Trump's executive order to cut funding from cities that limit co-operation with U.S. immigration authorities. U.S. District Court Judge William Orrick rejected the administration's argument that the executive order applies only to a relatively small pot of money and said Trump cannot set new conditions on spending approved by Congress.
School teachers hang a sign with the colours of the Argentine flag that reads in Spanish
School teachers hang a sign with the colours of the Argentine flag that reads in Spanish "ARA San Juan, we wait for you" on a fence at the Navel base in Mar del Plata, Argentina Sounds detected by probes deep in the South Atlantic did not come from an Argentine submarine that has been lost for five days, the country's navy said, dashing newfound hope among relatives of the 44 sailors aboard. Navy spokesman Enrique Balbi told reporters that the "noise" was analysed and experts determined it was likely "biological".
Teens wearing burqas charged over supermarket robberies
'Did you thank the doctor for bringing you into this world?' LaVar Ball escalates Trump feud in car-crash interview where he again refused to thank President for helping free his son from China 'I finished her off, I strangled her. I got up and wiped off the blood.
Turkeys seeking Trump Thanksgiving pardon must strut stuff
In this photo released by The White House, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, two turkeys set to be pardoned by President Donald Trump are shown in a Washington hotel, Sunday Nov. 19, 2017. President Trump will pardon them on Tuesday.
Impeachment of Zimbabwe’s Mugabe set to begin
Lawmakers within the ruling Zanu pf party gathered Monday to meet on the fate of long ... . Terrence Chari poses as he mimics a painting of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe in Mbare Harare, Monday, Nov, 20, 2017.
Huffington responds to photo of Franken cupping her breast
'The notion that there was anything inappropriate is truly absurd': Arianna Huffington defends Al Franken after pictures circulate of 2000 photoshoot in which Senator is groping her breasts But Huffington said in a statement that the photos were taken as a joke in 2000 to promote a segment called 'Strange Bedfellows' on Bill Maher's show On Monday the New York Post published photos taken in 2000 to promote a segment called 'Strange Bedfellows,' from Bill Maher's show on ABC Politically Correct. The photo shows the former Saturday Night Live star and current Minnesota Senator posing a bed, with Franken cupping Huffington's breast with one of his hands.
Rep. John Conyers settled complaint over sexual conduct
'Did you thank the doctor for bringing you into this world?' LaVar Ball escalates Trump feud in car-crash interview where he again refused to thank President for helping free his son from China 'I finished her off, I strangled her. I got up and wiped off the blood.
Navy Reminds Sailors of Grooming Standards
Facial hair has become a popular personal statement among Americans and the Navy publishes grooming standards for service members in Navy Uniform Regulations and also conducts studies on the safety science behind these standards. According to the Navy Uniform Regulations, the face must be clean shaven unless a shaving waiver is authorized by the Commanding Officer or higher authority.
Franken faces fresh accuser
A woman says Al Franken pulled her in tightly and put his hand on her buttocks in 2010 while posing for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair, the second allegation of improper conduct against the Democrat and first involving his time as a senator. Lindsay Menz told CNN last week for a report broadcast Monday that the interaction with the Minnesota senator made her feel Menz's story comes days after a Los Angeles broadcaster, Leeann Tweeden, accused Franken of forcibly kissing her during a 2006 USO tour.
Graham: Hill has no credibility on harassment
"Hillary Clinton needs to stop. She needs to stop talking about this topic unless Bill Clinton wants to come forward and apologize for being a sexual harasser."
Report: Rep. Conyers settled complaint over sexual conduct
Michigan Rep. John Conyers settled a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances, BuzzFeed News reported Monday. The website reported that Conyers' office paid the woman over $27,000 to settle the complaint under a confidentiality agreement.