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Brzezinski, White House Adviser During Iran Hostage Crisis, Dead At 89
Like his predecessor Henry Kissinger , Brzezinski was a foreign-born scholar with considerable influence in global affairs. The "inquisitive and innovative" son of a Polish diplomat, Mr Brzezinski was a "natural choice" as national security adviser, Mr Carter said in his tribute. [Full Article...]
Trump Asked Intelligence Officials to Push Back on FBI Russia Probe
President Trump asked two top U.S. intelligence officials in March to help him push back against an FBI investigation into possible coordination between the Russian government and his campaign team, a former senior intelligence official confirmed to NBC News . [Full Article...]
Black student's stabbing investigated as possible hate crime
Collins' father told NBC News he was in shock. Friends say was smart, amusing and courageous. According to witnesses, Urbanski started yelling weird commands at Collins. The judge said his bond request could be revisited later. Brennan declined to comment after court. Police recovered a folding knife from the scene. The FBI is investigating the unprovoked stabbing of Collins as a possible ha... [Full Article...]
Portland mayor aims to nix free-speech rally, fears 'hatred'
Mayor Ted Wheeler said he hopes the victims will inspire "changes in the political dialogue in this country". Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche, a Reed College class of 2016 graduate, was one of the two people fatally stabbed while protecting the safety of others on the Portland , Oregon MAX train on Friday, May 26, 2017. [Full Article...]
TSA Could Expand Laptop Ban On Flights Indefinitely
While Kelly didn't provide a timing for when the increased ban might be introduced, he said airline security is a "real sophisticated threat" and he'll "reserve making that decision until [they] see where it's going". Asked whether the government would expand such measures nationwide, Kelly said: "We might, and likely will". The Transportation Security Administration is experimenting at 10 USA a... [Full Article...]
Tiger Woods Arrested on Suspicion of DUI! What's Next
Tiger Woods says he is "trying everything I can do" to return to Masters glory. "But, I want to say unequivocally, I want to play professional golf again". In an update Friday on his website, Woods said the fusion surgery provided instant relief and he hasn't "felt this good in years". He has been charged under a Driving Under the Influence statute. [Full Article...]
Memorial Day Ceremony in Biloxi
Former Utah guardsmen now governor, Gary Herbert, says it is the least that we can do to honor our veterans. We gather today to recognize their courage and bravery. The Memorial Day ceremony was sponsored by the Beirut Memorial Chapter 642, Military Order of the Purple Heart, for the 9th year. The group sang "America the lovely". [Full Article...]
Andretti cursed as driver but golden as owner
But my manager said, "Come on, you've got five minutes to go for the interview.' OK, so now it's real". Takuma Sato , left, of Japan , toasts with vehicle owner Michael Andretti as they celebrate after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway , Sunday, May 28, 2017 , in Indianapolis . [Full Article...]