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WEATHER: Rain chances increase today, decrease for Memorial Day
Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the 50s. Most of the area will see lots of clouds and a chance for some isolated showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday . This chance for rain should be confined to E TX and NW LA. Highs Monday will be in the mid-to-lower 70s with a light breeze. Lows in the upper 60s. [Full Article...]
Gianforte apologizes during victory speech to reporter he allegedly body-slammed
In a statement, Gianforte's spokesperson, issued a statement claiming that Jacobs entered the headquarters without permission and was the aggressor in the situation. Ben claimed that Gregg broke his glasses during the alleged body-slamming incident and a local Fox News team claimed they saw Gregg grab Ben by the neck with "both hands". [Full Article...]
1 of 2 girls harassed on train speaks out
Some of the alleged remarks were anti-Muslim in nature and directed towards a woman who was wearing a hijab . A third man, Micah David-Cole Fletcher, was injured in the attack and is hospitalized. Police said they will examine what appears to be the extremist ideology of Christian, whose social media postings indicate an affinity for Nazis and political violence. [Full Article...]
Alexander Gustafsson: 'Jon Jones is Not a Champion in My Eyes'
Jon Jones fight that will be taking place this summer at UFC 214 in Las Vegas. The Swedish warrior was able to stop Jones' takedown efforts and score one of his own in the first round which shocked everyone. But no matter what Alex threw at him, Glover just kept on coming back for more. Jones is not a champion, according to Gus. It's becoming increasingly clear that the UFC has a problem ... [Full Article...]
Allies not paying for defence, says Donald Trump
Every nation agreed to commit at least 2 percent of its gross domestic product to defence, The Washington Post reports. "Twenty-three of the 28 member nations are still not paying what they should be paying and what they're supposed to be paying for their defence", Trump said at NATO's new headquarters in Brussels . [Full Article...]
Republican Gianforte apologizes to the reporter he assaulted in his victory speech
Republican congressional candidate Greg Gianforte looking on during a campaign meet and greet in Great Falls, Montana , May 23, 2017. Democrats had hoped to send a message to Republicans that they weren't safe even in highly conservative states. [Full Article...]
Hyannis to mark centennial of John F. Kennedy's birth
Monday marks 100 years since the birth of President John F. Kennedy , and celebrations were held at his presidential library in Dorchester and in his hometown of Brookline . Today would have been President Kennedy's 100 birthday. The museum has held several events this weekend to honor Kennedy's legacy. In Washington, a special wreath-laying ceremony will take place at his gravesite at A... [Full Article...]
Trump's trip: Conventional images and unconventional talk
And Israeli [Prime Minister] Benjamin Netanyahu - he assured me that he's ready to reach for peace. "Our travels took us to some of the holiest sites in the three Abrahamic religions and to gatherings of both America's oldest and newest friends", Trump said in a speech to members of the military at the Sigonella Naval Air Station in Sicily. [Full Article...]