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Comey's testimony causes problems for some media
Comey also said in his written testimony that Trump, in a odd private encounter near the grandfather clock in the Oval Office, pushed him to end his investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn . They see talks of Russian hacking and collusion as "some kind of conspiracy plot. blocking Trump and preventing him from being able to pursue this good relationship with Russia tha... [Full Article...]
Olathe bar shooting suspect to face federal hate crime charges
Alok Madasani, 32, was released from the hospital a day later. A grand jury indicted Purinton, 52, for shooting and killing Srinivas Kuchibhotla due to his race, color, religion, and national origin. Fearing an intense climate of xenophobia in the USA, one of the victims' fathers appealed to Indian parents "not to send their children to the United States" in the wake of the attack. [Full Article...]
Rahal rolling as he arrives at Texas off 2 IndyCar wins
Almost halfway through the 17-race schedule, points leader Scott Dixon has not won a race, and he has gained the most attention for getting robbed at gunpoint at a Taco Bell and then having his auto fly through the air at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. [Full Article...]
California Senators Question Former FBI Director Comey On Trump And Russia
Richard Burr , R-N.C., suspended Harris from further questioning of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein after she interrupted his answers. Fired FBI Director James Comey enjoyed a break from intense testimony Thursday at his Senate Intelligence Hearing when he joked with Sen. [Full Article...]
Texas family warns of 'dry drowning' after child dies
Some may develop symptoms and die mere hours after inhaling water . As you have by now read , a four year old boy in Texas went swimming with his family. Wally Ghurabi , medical director at Nethercutt Emergency Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, explains. The symptoms of dry drowning are one of the less commonly recognized risks, Higginbotham says. [Full Article...]
Man's family pleased with charges filed in his death
Deputy Chauana Thompson and husband Terry Thompson were charged in the death of John Hernandez after they both turned themselves in on Thursday and were subsequently released on bail on Friday. Chauna Thompson attempted to perform CPR as paramedics headed to scene. Hernandez died in the hospital from lack of oxygen to the brain caused by strangulation and chest compression, according to the H... [Full Article...]
Scorching 90-degree weather set to take over Chicago
The first heat wave of the year was from May 17 to 19, when two record-high temperatures were recorded. The heat and humidity really start to build as we kick-start our weekend here in Siouxland. Northeast wind 6 to 9 miles per hour. Saturday night's low will be just 75. Monday night , it will be mostly clear with a low of 73, according to the weather service. [Full Article...]
Trump Breaks Silence On Comey: 'WOW, Comey Is A Leaker!'
In written testimony released by the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, Comey quoted Trump as telling him the Russian Federation investigation was a "cloud" impairing his ability to operate as president. The Senate is investigating the broader question of Russian interference in the USA election. If Trump's unpopularity holds, Democrats are confident they can make significant gain... [Full Article...]