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Ananya Vinay, 12, wins U.S. spelling bee competition
Vinay takes home a $40,000 cash prize and trophy, along with a $2,500 US savings bond and complete reference library, a trip to New York City and Hollywood. No matter the victor, the star of the event was 6-year-old Edith Fuller, who became the youngest contestant at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. It had added a tiebreaker test, but it did not come into play. [Full Article...]
Trump reacts on Twitter on 9th circuit Court verdict
The Ninth Circuit panel ruled that the travel ban does not account for why allowing the entry of nationals from the six targeted countries under "current protocols" would harm USA interests. In a statement on Monday, US Attorney General Sessions said Trump's executive order was lawful and that the court rulings have had a "chilling effect" on security operations. [Full Article...]
2 killed, 3 injured in crash on George Washington Bridge
Manhattan: George Washington Bridge, 2 killed & 4 in serious condition, after a multiple vehicle MVA on the lower level, Both directions closed. Three others, a 1-year-old girl, a 40-year-old woman and a 64-year-old woman, also suffered injuries, but were expected to survive, officials said. [Full Article...]
Putin Likens Comey To Snowden, Jokingly Offers Him Asylum
Comey told the Senate intelligence committee last week that he shared a copy of a memo describing conversations he had with President Donald Trump with a friend and encouraged him to leak it to the media . "Nothing has changed why are they talking about sanctions - it's evidence of domestic political problems in the U.S". Russian President Vladimir Putin says fans "expect better" fro... [Full Article...]
Gun used in Scalise shooting was legally purchased assault rifle
In Illinois, Belleville police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are at Hodgkinson's home Wednesday morning and are telling news media to standby for an update , according to KTVI. The annual congressional baseball game will go on as planned tonight at Nationals Park in the U.S. capital. CBS News reports Hodgkinson allegedly shot Rep. [Full Article...]
What channel is the 2017 Congressional baseball game on? (TV, stream info)
Accompanied by his wife, Trump arrived around sunset for the surprise visit to MedStar Washington Hospital Center. "Steve, in his own way, may have brought some unity to our long-divided country", he said. Two Capitol Police officers sustained relatively minor injuries. The shooting of a Republican lawmaker known for his support for gun rights sparked alarm among GOP colleagues, with some ca... [Full Article...]
Winds, rain could hammer valley on Thursday
Today's forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Friday night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. At night, expect a low around 74 with a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday night: Clear, with a low around 58. Thursday .Mostly sunny. [Full Article...]
Trump says Scalise "in some trouble" as House gavels back in
Trump said he spoke with Scalise's wife and offered his full support to the congressman's family, calling Scalise a friend, patriot and fighter. The hospital where Rep. The FBI has said Hodgkinson left IL for the D.C. area, apparently to protest Trump's policies. "If we don't play this baseball game, and we go home, then they win", Texas Rep. [Full Article...]