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N Korea media highlights Trump concessions on war games
The backdrop was nearly as shocking as the warmth of the handshake - a row of the two nations' flags displayed side-by-side at the entrance to the Singapore resort that's hosting their summit. They also depict Kim greeting national security advisor John Bolton and secretary of state Mike Pompeo . Essentially, this should be read as a refusal from the DPRK to state that they would denuclearise... [Full Article...]
Kim commits to 'complete denuclearization' during nuclear summit with Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed "unwavering commitment" to complete denuclearization, US President Trump said after their first face-to face talks. The summit is a historic event, to be sure, but whether or not Trump realizes it, the mere holding of the summit is a much bigger victory for Kim than it is for him. [Full Article...]
Comey Not 'Biased' But Hurt FBI's Image: DOJ IG Report
There is ample material in Horowitz's report for both sides to see what they want to see and hear what they want to hear, particularly in regard to embattled former FBI Director James Comey . Comey, whom Trump fired shortly after taking office, bore the brunt of much criticism in the report, but not for political favoritism. An earlier inspector general report criticised McCabe and led to his f... [Full Article...]
George H.W. Bush breaks a record on his birthday
Bush are sure to find comfort in the latest picture of the former president, shared on Instagram by his granddaughter Jenna Bush Hager. Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath said called the birthday a "very low-key day with family". Former President Jimmy Carter will reach the milestone in October. "To celebrate my father's birthday, I want to recognize the 62.6 million Americans who volunteer... [Full Article...]
Former President Barack Obama meets with potential 2020 candidates
Some Democrats accused Obama of neglecting the Democratic Party apparatus while in the White House , but people close to the former president argue he is fully invested in the future of the party and the bench of talent looking to run on 2020. [Full Article...]
Italian premier to meet Macron amid migrant row
But Italy's foreign minister, Enzo Moavero, kept up the barrage by telling a French envoy that Macron's comments were "unjustifiable" and had compromised bilateral relations. "We are acting as a part of Europe". "We believe an axis of the willing is needed to fight illegal migration". Spain offered safe harbour in Valencia after Italy , which wants other European Union countries to accept... [Full Article...]
Republican Mark Sanford Loses Primary, After Criticizing Trump
Sanford was not the only establishment Republican to face challenges Tuesday . The most competitive choice for Democrats appears to be the battle between Clark County commissioners vying to be Nevada's first Democratic governor in two decades. [Full Article...]
Here are the details on the Wilkes-Barre tornado from National Weather Service
Township police wrote on their Facebook page that there were reports of "multiple collapsed buildings". There were reports of homes destroyed, trees and wires down near Bailey Corners Road in Franklin Township. While many businesses were winding down for the day at that point, the people who remained reported chaos. But despite U-Haul trucks flipping like toy cars and roofs crashing down in ... [Full Article...]