BRUSSELS (AP) — The mayor of Brussels, home of the European Union institutions, has resigned following a corruption scandal in which he was accused of taking thousands of euros in unjustified payments for overseeing an organization to help the homeless.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The mayor of Brussels, home of the European Union institutions, has resigned following a corruption scandal in which he was accused of taking thousands of euros in unjustified payments for overseeing an organization to help the homeless.
Chris Christie, appearing on former George W. Bush aide Nicolle Wallace’s MSNBC show on the eve of ousted FBI chief James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee, had a couple of things to say about the public reaction to the release of Comey’s written memorialization of his encounters with President Trump.
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(AP) — Seven U.S. coal miners died in accidents so far this year, most of them with less than a year of experience at that particular job and mine, according to federal officials. Tim Watkins, deputy administrator for Coal Mine Safety and Health, said Thursday they're launching an initiative as soon as possible to talk to miners and try to determine if there are training deficiencies. In a January accident, a 42-year-old miner was positioned between a conveyor belt drive and its safety guard when... Читать дальше...
Researchers in Taiwan have found that women with type 2 diabetes who take a low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Qatar's top diplomat said on Thursday that his country can sustain economic pressure from a Saudi-led coalition, striking a defiant tone as the worst crisis among U.S. Gulf Arab allies showed no signs of abating.
NPR's Greg Myre talks about former FBI Director James Comey's Capitol Hill testimony and details about one-on-one meetings and phone calls Comey had with President Trump.
The drivers have been charged with manslaughter.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on developments involving fired FBI Director James Comey (all times EDT):
Former FBI Director James Comey opened his Senate testimony by saying the administration had spread "lies, plain and simple" and "defamed" him and the agency. Former FBI Director James Comey is steering clear of giving his opinion about whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice when he asked him to back off investigating ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn. Asked if the request rises to obstruction of justice, Comey told the Senate intelligence committee that he didn't... Читать дальше...
O'Neill has managed to coax the best out of Lafferty following a heart-to-heart after his dismissal against Portugal in 2013, with the striker going on to score seven goals in the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
O'Neill has managed to coax the best out of Lafferty following a heart-to-heart after his dismissal against Portugal in 2013, with the striker going on to score seven goals in the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
Here's a scenario all iPhone users are familiar with: You're watching a video of, lets say, a guy getting flattened by a gigantic water balloon and decide the volume is just a smidge too loud. You go to turn down the volume on your iPhone ... only to have the volume display cover the entire center of your screen, leaving you sad and wondering what happened when the water balloon popped.
Читать дальше...SANDY, Utah — The Latest on a shooting that left three people dead and two children injured in suburban Salt Lake City (all times local): 10 a.m. A spokesman for the family of a woman and boy slain in a shooting says a second brother who was injured is slowly improving, though he remains in
As a private company, Nordstrom would have room to implement its recovery strategy, but creditors are worried it would increase debt.
As a private company, Nordstrom would have room to implement its recovery strategy, but creditors are worried it would increase debt.
CLEVELAND — Prince hasn’t been forgotten by fans in Cleveland, home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cleveland.com reports (http://bit.ly/2sHbbBn ) that around 400 people clad in purple showed up to participate Wednesday in a “Prince Day” celebration at the downtown museum. Fans showed off their best dance moves and rocked out during
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Former FBI director James Comey said during blockbuster Thursday testimony that there are "facts" the public doesn't yet know about why Attorney General Jeff Sessions deemed it necessary to recuse himself from matters involving the Russia probe.
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Republican legislators in North Carolina have refused to hold a special session demanded by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to redraw General Assembly districts, saying his proclamation is faulty and unconstitutional. Cooper is trying to force the hand of GOP legislators to quickly redraw nearly 30 House and Senate districts after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week upholding a lower court decision striking down the lines as illegal racial gerrymanders. Cooper told reporters Wednesday that legislators... Читать дальше...
David Price may be pitching against the Yankees Thursday night, but right now, his more pressing foe appears to be the Boston media.
BOGOTA, Colombia — Leftist rebels in Colombia are beginning to lay down their weapons in earnest after weeks of squabbling over implementation of last year’s peace agreement. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia said Wednesday that it has given United Nations observers the first third of its arsenal of weapons. The original deadline for the
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday, asked about President Donald Trump's interactions with former FBI Director James Comey, said Trump "was new at this" and probably not "steeped" in FBI independence from the White House.
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