Day: December 24, 2016

Sandersa bid, Hardwood tragedy top Vermont stories for 2016

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ strength in the Democratic presidential primaries has been chosen the top Vermont story of the year for 2016 in a poll of journalists at Associated Press member newspapers and broadcasters. Second place went to something much more tragic: the October deaths of five Harwood Union High School students in a crash caused by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 89. Others on the top 10 list included the alleged “Ponzi-like” scheme to defraud foreign investors in development projects in northern Vermont; Republican Phil Scott’s victory in the gubernatorial race; and the failed effort to legalize marijuana.

Vote on Israel could spur further action – or trouble for UN

In this photo provided by the United Nations, Samantha Power, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, addresses the United Nations Security Council, after the council voted on condemning Israel’s settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at United Nations Headquarters. In a striking rupture with past practice, the United States allowed the U.N. Security Council on Friday to condemn Israel.

Michelle Obama’s fashion influence rivaled Jackie Kennedy’s

In this Sept. 4, 2012 file photo, first lady Michelle Obama, dressed in a Tracy Reese pink silk jaquard dress, walks on the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Reese, who hails from Detroit, is clearly one of the first lady’s favored designers as Obama has been photographed in her clothes between 20 and 30 times.

Republicans to target unions, expand school choice in states

In this Dec. 1, 2016, file photo, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin speaks before the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump during the first stop of Trump’s post-election tour in Cincinnati. With Republicans strengthening their grip on power in the November elections, Bevin said Republicans will pursue numerous “things that have been bottled up for years and need to at least have votes on them,” citing school choice measures and “reform” proposals for pension, tax and litigation laws, among others.

For girls, Michelle Obama is an empowering example

The feel-good initiatives of first lady Michelle Obama have served as both inspiration and eight years of teaching moments for many families. So what, exactly, do they think is her legacy over a period that spans much of the lifetime of today’s kids? “I think she stands for kindness in America,” said Alexis Shenkiryk, a 12-year-old in Del Mar, California.

Vote on Israel could spur further action a ” or trouble for UN

The U.S. green light that allowed the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem could spur moves toward new terms to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But it also poses dangers for the United Nations with the incoming Trump administration and may harden Israel’s attitude toward concessions.

Obama accused of collaborating with Palestine as U.S. declines to veto anti-Israel resolution at UN

Members of the United Nations Security council vote at the United Nations headquarters on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in favour of condemning Israel for its practice of establishing settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. Samantha Power, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, addresses the United Nations Security Council, after the council voted on condemning Israel’s settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at United Nations Headquarters.

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Letters: Anguish over Electoral College misplaced

William Sierichs Jr.’s recent letter to the editor is emblazoned with a brash title which boldly exclaims, “Abolish the Electoral College.” It reminded me of Bobby Jindal’s comic declaration during a disastrous presidential campaign – “Abolish the Supreme Court.”

Russians looking for a handshake from Nana Akufo-Addo

Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has praised Ghanaian authorities for efforts at conducting another successful presidential and parliamentary elections and hailed the electorate for showing maturity at the polls held on 7 December 2016. In an official statement posted Tuesday, the Ministry noted that “observers from the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States have recognised the election results as credible, as no serious violations that could have affected the expression of the people’s will were reported.”

Defying pressure, the United States lets UN denounce Israeli settlements

“Israel rejects this shameful anti-Israel resolution at the U.N. and will not abide by its terms,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. The United States on Friday allowed the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlement building, defying heavy pressure from long-time ally Israel and President-elect Donald Trump for Washington to wield its veto.

Santhigram Kerala Ayurveda Opens One More Midwest Location at Naperville, Illinois

Santhigram Kerala Ayurvedic Company of US proudly announces the launching of its 5th Ayurveda Wellness Center in the Midwest after successful operation of its other Midwest Centers in Milwaukee, Chicago, Houston, and Dallas, at 664 S Route 59, Naperville, IL. Santhigram Kerala Ayurvedic Company of US proudly announces the launching of its 5th Ayurveda Wellness Center in the Midwest after successful operation of its other Midwest Centers in Milwaukee, Chicago, Houston, and Dallas, at 664 S Route 59, Naperville, IL .

Knights of Malta to pope: Stay out of our internal affairs

Tens of thousands of children from around the world plan to call the North American Aerospace Defense Command to ask where Santa is, and starting Saturday they will get a cheery answer about the mythical route from… Tens of thousands of children from around the world plan to call the North American Aerospace Defense Command to ask where Santa is, and starting Saturday they will get a cheery answer about the mythical route from a real… “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit after suffering a medical emergency on a flight Friday, according to her brother.

Cops: Man sets estranged wife’s home on fire, kills himself

Authorities in central Maine say a man set his estranged wife’s house on fire during the middle of the night before fatally stabbing himself in front of responding officers. A central Maine man set his estranged wife’s house on fire during the middle of the night before fatally stabbing himself in front of responding officers, police said Sunday.