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Unity, consensus is solution against terrorism: Iranian President
Rouhani , a cleric whose administration struck the 2015 landmark nuclear deal with world powers, decisively won a second term in Friday's election. At the Tehran press conference, Rouhani also defended Iran's ballistic missile program, something heavily criticized by Trump's new administration. [Full Article...]
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner now a focus in Russia probe
The FBI says it is taking a closer look at Jared Kushner in its investigation of alleged ties between President Donald Trump's associates and Russian officials during the 2016 election. Trump has faced mounting controversies in recent weeks surrounding his decision to fire Comey amid an FBI investigation into Russian efforts to meddle in the 2016 election. [Full Article...]
US Plans First Test Of ICBM Intercept, With North Korea On Mind
Their behaviour with him is sharply at variance with the obsequiousness of other senior aides, most of whom bow and hold their hands over their mouths when speaking to the young leader. But North Korea has still not apologized for shooting dead a South Korean tourist in Mt. Kumgang, sinking the Cheonan, attacking Yeonpyeong Island with artillery, or a box mine attack in the demilitarized zone ... [Full Article...]
Armed man arrested at Phoenix Comicon; security to increase
He was also wearing body armor. Court documents indicate Sterling lives in suburban Mesa and is 29. Sterling appeared in court for his initial appearance Friday. Police have said they believe the unidentified man at the Phoenix Comicon "acted alone". Fortune said Sterling is a Phoenix-area resident and that the performer, whom she declined to identify, didn't know Sterling. [Full Article...]
Dem wants to know if Trump pressed intel chiefs
Top intelligence officials announced in January their belief that Russia's Vladimir Putin directed a plot to hurt Democrat Hillary Clinton and boost the election chances of her rival Trump . "We're not going to let Congress do its job , '" he said. Manafort quit the campaign last August, months before the November 8 election. Trump rejects the suggestion his team colluded with Moscow a... [Full Article...]
Tornadoes strike from Texas to Wisconsin
The governor told reporters it was "nothing short of a miracle" that more people weren't hurt. He said that in some cases, the responders left their own storm-damaged homes to help search the mobile home park. "I've lived in Oklahoma nearly 50 years", he said. "If I have one smile on my face, it's because of that". At least one baby was injured, he said. [Full Article...]
Ranking House intel Dem: Subpoenas coming after Flynn denies request
However, Manafort told the Times in a statement: "If there ever was any effort by Russians to influence me, I was unaware, and they would have failed. A number of former Trump aides have been summoned to testify by Congress and a grand jury. In a letter to McCabe, Chaffetz said he is seeking to review Comey's memos and other written materials so he can "better understand" Comey's communica... [Full Article...]
Quad Citizens urged to join in with Memorial Day moment of silence
Frank Stancil, former adjunct of the N.C. American Legion, will be the guest speaker. American Legion Post 56 and Post 635 also will conduct a Memorial Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Freedom Run: 7:45 a.m. Mass Monday at St. Anthony's Church. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. [Full Article...]