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May's Brexit plan to scupper Britain-US trade deal
Revealing the surprising suggestion on the BBC's Andrew Marr program on Sunday, May appeared to stifle what appeared to be a chuckle of disbelief at Trump's outlandish idea. "My message to the country this weekend is simple: we need to keep our eyes on the prize", Mrs May wrote on Facebook. "I want us to be able to sit down to negotiate the best deal for Britain", May said. [Full Article...]
Suspect in shooting of 3 Kansas City cops holed up
They were initially thought to be the only ones wounded. Now officials say a third was wounded. Police spokesman Jacob Becchina said Sunday (July 15) that the officers' conditions aren't available. The Kansas City Star reports that the suspect shot the third officer in the arm while the suspect was holed up in the house. All three of the officers have been hospitalized and are in stable con... [Full Article...]
Donald Trump: European Union is a foe on trade
According to top advisers of the president, Mr. Trump's private one-on-one meeting with Putin is scheduled to last about a half hour but could go even longer. National security adviser John Bolton says Trump has a stronger hand going into the Russia summit because of the charges against the 12 Russian military intelligence officials. [Full Article...]
Police release body camera footage of fatal shooting of South Shore man
While the bodycam footage appears to show Waller reaching for his holstered weapon, neighbors told local media that he was a responsible gun owner who had a hide carry license. She told the paper that she saw the confrontation and said the officer told Augustus not to sell loose cigarettes. Police plan to release footage from officers' body-worn cameras later Sunday. [Full Article...]
Hillary Clinton hits Trump over Putin summit, with a World Cup reference
Turning one of Trump's derisive comments back at the president, Tusk said that "whoever says we are foes is spreading fake news ". "As we welcome the presidents to the summit in Finland, we want to remind them of the importance of free press". [Full Article...]
Trump brands European Union 'foe' as he lands in Helsinki for Putin summit
I said , well, it's too early to say, but right now I say we're competitors. But the mixed messaging has left America's friends and allies confused, particularly after a contentious North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit where Trump questioned the value of the alliance that Putin has long denounced and sought to weaken. [Full Article...]
Forecast calls for ‘significant’ algae bloom in Lake Erie
Stumpf says you can't assume all lakes will experience fewer and smaller blooms, although the dry weather is a good indication that this summer will not be as bad as the last. Last year's bloom had a severity of 8. Other watersheds included in the executive order are Platter Creek, Little Flat Rock Creek, Eagle Creek and Blanchard River. [Full Article...]
United Nations agrees on first-ever Global Compact on migration
The pact is created to "preserves states' sovereignty and their rights to decide their migration policies. We realize our humanity when we uphold the rights and dignity of every migrant", she said. "It can be a resource, in finding the right balance between the rights of people and the sovereignty of States", Lajcak said. "And, in December", Mr. [Full Article...]