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WH says Trump would sign huge spending bill
Members of Congress who face critical midterm elections later this year must explain to voters why they voted for spending bills that has driven the national debt to more than $21 trillion. The bill's release was delayed for two days as leaders haggled over provisions sprinkled throughout the bill. The spending package includes additional money that could be used to fund a controversial NY... [Full Article...]
Glasgow blaze `one of the biggest´ firefighters have faced
General director Alex Reedijk said: "Unfortunately, the theatre sits directly downwind from the nearby fire on Sauchiehall Street and has been affected by smoke". But is has now been confirmed there is NO risk to the public from asbestos in building following a "shut your windows" warning. No-one was injured in the incident. [Full Article...]
UF students in DC for "March for Our Lives"
On Valentine's Day, a gunman opened fire and killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School . One of the organizers, Devyn Bauer, encourages everyone to come out to the march, even if they don't see eye-to-eye with every one of the platform proposals. [Full Article...]
Winter storm watch issued for large swath of Indiana
The snow is still falling at a steady pace Wednesday evening as the fourth coastal storm in three weeks continues to pester New Jersey. This is going to be a heavy, wet snow so it's to be hard to shovel. Some New Yorkers reveled in the aftereffect of the nor'easter. The snow will be heavy at times, which will lead to higher snowfall rates. Virginia reported more 240 traffic accidents since mid... [Full Article...]
Syrian rebels, Russians to negotiate end to Ghouta 'suffering': rebel group
An anti-government rebel group operating in besieged Eastern Ghouta announced a ceasefire as of midnight on Thursday in the first step towards surrendering to the government, according to corroborating sources on the ground in Syria . According to a military report from Damascus , the Syrian army and Faylaq Al-Rahman have agreed to peace terms in four East Ghouta suburbs, with the latt... [Full Article...]
Labour party selects local MP candidate
Mr Corbyn will tell Labour supporters that the elections are the flawless opportunity to send an "unmistakable message" to the government that "enough is enough". Labour MP Anna Turley said Smith's sacking was "disappointing" and he would be a loss to the front bench. We're well-organised as far as backroom staff are concerned, we have got the manpower to pick up seats and we have got some great... [Full Article...]
Former Georgia Governor Zell Miller dies at 86
The agency mourned Miller's passing Friday while pointing to the students who have benefited from the lottery-funded education programs as his legacy. Speaking at the Republican National Convention that same year, Miller offered a scathing assessment of the Democratic Party, which he decried for its lack of support for US military action in Afghanistan and Iraq. [Full Article...]
Peru president may 'withdraw resignation' over betrayal accusations
Vizcarra, who turned 55 on Thursday, stepped forward to fill the gap left by Kuczynski's resignation and avoid the need for early elections at a time of widespread voter discontent after a series of political scandals. "The country is outraged", legislator Marco Arana said as debate opened over whether to approve Kuczynski's resignation or hold a vote to impeach him instead over allegations of... [Full Article...]