Новости за 31.03.2017

Requests for immunity, as Michael Flynn sought, are rarely granted
Washington Post
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn wants immunity before he testifies to Congress, but the type of deal he's seeking is rarely granted — in large part because of the Iran-contra scandal of the 1980s. Flynn's lawyer, Robert Kelner, has ...
Michael Flynn's Russia connections back in the spotlightABC News
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The Latest: Official says interstate repairs to take months
Washington Post
ATLANTA — The Latest on the collapse of a section of an interstate in Atlanta (all times local):. 1:55 p.m.. Officials say they haven't determined the cause of a raging fire that collapsed an elevated span of Interstate 85 in Atlanta, where commuters ...
One day later, we still don't know what caused Atlanta's I-85 bridge fireUSA TODAY
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Trump University Suit Settlement Approved by Judge
New York Times
Jason Forge, center, with members of the legal team representing the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Trump University, in San Diego on Thursday. Credit Andrew Cullen for The New York Times. A federal judge on Friday gave final approval to a $25 million ...
Trump to pay $25M after judge approves Trump University dealWashington Post
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US defense chief says North Korea has 'got to be stopped'
Washington Post
LONDON — North Korea must be stopped on its path toward being able to threaten the United States with nuclear attack, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday in a stark expression of America's top national security concern at the moment.
US signals policy decision soon on Russian arms treaty allegationsReuters
North Korea's 'reckless' actions must be stopped, Mattis saysFox News
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Why Michael Flynn may be seeking immunity
Washington Post
As far as spin goes, President Trump's tweet about his former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Friday morning isn't terrible. Mike Flynn should ask for immunity in that this is a witch hunt (excuse for big election loss), by media & Dems, of ...
Trump Calls Congressional Inquiry a 'Witch Hunt'New York Times
Flynn and Nunes Fallout Over Russia Probe Grows Ominous for Trump White HouseNBCNews.com
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I-85 collapse: Major north-south artery closed as spring break travel kicks off
CNN
Atlanta (CNN) Drivers in one of the world's most congested cities faced a jarring new reality Friday as they were forced to game out how to get around a collapsed portion of Atlanta's Interstate 85 -- one of the Southeast's major north-south arteries.
Bridge collapse sends commuters scrambling for new routesABC News
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EU sets out 'phased' Brexit strategy
BBC News
The EU has outlined its strategy for Brexit negotiations, suggesting talks on a trade deal could begin once "sufficient progress" is made on a separation settlement with the UK. The draft guidelines, issued by European Council President Donald Tusk ...
EU offers pre-Brexit trade talks, tough on transitionReuters
The Complex Cost of Brexit Gets ClearerNew York Times
Brexit Bulletin: More PaperworkBloomberg
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Michael Flynn in 2016: Immunity 'means you probably committed a crime'
Washington Post
Neither a request for immunity from prosecution or a grant of immunity constitutes an admission of guilt. It does not mean the individual seeking immunity has committed a crime. It does mean the person fears that his or her words could be used to bring ...
Fired Trump aide Michael Flynn wants immunity to testify on Russia allegationsBBC News
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I-85 fire: Section of Atlanta highway collapses
CNN
(CNN) An elevated section of northbound Interstate 85, a major north-south artery for the Southeast, collapsed Thursday evening in Atlanta after a massive fire, officials said. All five lanes of the highway in each direction were blocked and will be ...
Bridge Collapses in Atlanta Freeway Fire During Rush HourNBCNews.com
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Michael Flynn Offers to Testify Before Congress in Exchange for Immunity
New York Times
An immunity deal would make it impossible for the Justice Department to prosecute Michael T. Flynn. Credit Sam Hodgson for The New York Times. WASHINGTON — Michael T. Flynn, the former national security adviser, has offered to be interviewed by ...
Flynn offers to testify on Russia for immunityThe Hill (blog)
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Trump threatens hard-liners as part of escalating Republican civil war
Washington Post
President Trump threatened Thursday to try to knock off members of the House Freedom Caucus in next year's elections if they don't fall in line — an extraordinary move that laid bare an escalating civil war within a Republican Party struggling to ...
Democrats in Trump territory in no mood to dealPolitico
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