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Trump Jr. tweet links VA shooting to 'Julius Caesar' play
Before the performance Donald Trump, Jr . asked via a tweet, "I wonder how much of this "art" is funded by taxpayers?", as reported in Forbes . "Our production of 'Julius Caesar " in no way advocates violence towards anyone. Meanwhile, the National Endowment for the Arts was pulled into the fracas, and released its own statement that it had nothing to do with the Public Theater's production... [Full Article...]
Woman dead after Minneapolis-bound American Airlines flight
Passenger Dave Sampsell said: "She was not half-naked. She was not completely naked as could be understood from an alleged eyewitness account". This and other airline incidents caught on mobile phone videos have been widely broadcast on social media, prompting congressional hearings with airline executives that raised questions about customer service and airline cost-cutting. [Full Article...]
Senate Republicans, Democrats Agree on New Russia Sanctions
The president's team pushed back Wednesday against the legislation, with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warning lawmakers against passing anything that might tie the administration's hands. Special Counsel Robert Mueller is conducting a separate probe . The measures would target key sectors of the Russian economy, including mining, metals, shipping and railways. [Full Article...]
Trump Intends to Nominate Jessica Rosenworcel for Return to FCC
Rosenworcel had to leave the commission at the end of last year when the Republican-led US Senate refused to reconfirm her for a second five-year term. Republican Michael O'Rielly also serves on the panel. "I've personally worked with Commissioner Rosenworcel on a number of issues over the years, including the "homework gap" and closing the digital divide, and I've always been impressed by her i... [Full Article...]
Manhunt sparked by slaying of prison guards, inmates' escape
Rowe, who is 6 feet 1 inches tall and 181 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair, was serving a sentence of up to life in prison for armed robbery and aggravated assault in a 2001 case, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections website . [Full Article...]
US Attorney General calls Russian Federation collusion accusation "detestable lie"
In a dramatic and packed Senate hearing, Sessions vowed to defend his honor "against scurrilous and false allegations" and declared it a "detestable and appalling lie" to suggest he was aware of or took part in any collusion between Russian Federation and the election campaign that sent Trump to the White House . [Full Article...]
Rep. DeSantis: Man encountered in parking lot fits Alexandria shooter description
De Santis gave Fox News a similar account, saying he thought the man's approach and questions were "a little odd". However, the New York Times reported that the man who spoke to Duncan and De Santis was "later identified as the gunman". [Full Article...]
Golfers get in final practice shots at US Open at Erin Hills
Also, the fairways are wide, the rough is (now) shorter and if the wind doesn't blow, there will be little protection for the greens and tight collection areas. "He fared well here as an amateur in 2011, shooting a 69 to go along with three match-play wins", Campbell wrote. The 50-year-old Stricker, a 12-times victor on the PGA Tour who ranked as high as second in the world rankings, has pared d... [Full Article...]