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Widespread flooding hits New Orleans Saturday afternoon
Officials said Monday that as much as eight-10 inches of rain fell Saturday in what the city is calling a "no-notice severe weather and flooding" event. "It is not going to be able to pump that in an hour". Ryan Berni, deputy mayor for external affairs, said a more formal evaluation of damage, including the possibility of a request of an emergency declaration, will be made after the rains pass. [Full Article...]
China urges N. Korea to stop missile tests, resume talks
While engaged in talks with sea claimants, China has ignored the Philippines' worldwide arbitration victory that invalidated its sweeping claims to the resource-rich waters. Critics have said the framework serves only as a brief outline of previously agreed principles and fails to mention concerns over China's newly built islands or an arbitration ruling a year ago that invalidated Beijing's... [Full Article...]
(SD)-Citations Down, Drunken Driving Arrests Up At Sturgis Rally
State transportation officials expect up to 600,000 bikers, and public safety officials are reminding bikers and other motorists to stay alert and wear seat belts. A 42-year-old motorcyclist from King George, Va., lost control of his motorcycle because of a high gust of wind about 13 miles west of Murdo and veered off the road. [Full Article...]
Kurt Warner Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Andersen still remains the leading scorer in Saints history as well as the second-leading scorer in Falcons history. ( Terrell Davis ) waited a long time. Kenny Easley entered as a senior nominee and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it as a contributor. The Cowboys owner gave the longest speech , clocking in at 37 minutes. [Full Article...]
Explosion in Lahore's outskirts, at least 26 injured
According to rescue service official, one dead body has been pulled out the rubble of the damaged building, which was destroyed after the blast that injured other 37 people, a lot of them were passer-bys, who have been immediately shifted to the nearby hospital, he added. [Full Article...]
1641st World Trade Center victim identified, city medical examiner says
Only about 60 percent of the 2,753 World Trade Center victims have been formally identified, according to the agency. The man, whose name was not released upon the family's request, was identified through DNA retesting. During that time, DNA technology has advanced alongside the multi-million dollar effort to try and connect 21,900 found pieces of remains to the lives they represent. [Full Article...]
Trump volunteer sues GOP over health overhaul repeal failure
Hatch also poured cold water on Trump's plans to lower the corporate tax rate to 15 percent. Every other Democrat and the two senators who caucus with them signed the letter. Unlike Cruz, most Republicans know they now own much of the outcome on Obamacare and would prefer Trump not intentionally sabotage the markets by canceling the payments. [Full Article...]
Issues before ASEAN ministers meeting in Manila
Released a day after the annual ministerial meeting in Manila on Saturday, the much-awaited statement defied Beijing and took a stronger stand on the South China Sea issue. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines , Taiwan and Vietnam also have competing claims there. Mr. Wang said the adoption of the framework created a solid foundation for negotiations that could start this year, if "the situation... [Full Article...]