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Voice of America 

Facebook to Share Russia-linked Ads With US Congress

Facebook said on Thursday it plans to share with U.S. congressional investigators some 3,000 political ads that it says Russia-based operatives ran on Facebook in the months before and after last year's U.S. presidential election. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, who has been under pressure to do more to prevent the use of Facebook for election manipulation, said in a live broadcast on Facebook that he supported the investigation by the U.S. Congress. Zuckerberg laid out nine steps that he... Читать дальше...

Sports - Google News (us) 

Carmelo Anthony Omitted from Knicks GM's Long-Term Plan - Bleacher Report


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Carmelo Anthony Omitted from Knicks GM's Long-Term Plan
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New York Knicks general manager Scott Perry didn't mention star forward Carmelo Anthony while laying out his vision for turning the franchise back into an NBA championship contender. On Thursday, Perry posted a message on the Official MSG Blog entitled ...
Seven NBA training camp questions: What will Knicks do with Melo? Sixers healthy?CBSSports.com
Well, this is awkward... Читать дальше...

Yahoo! News 

Deportations in Houston resume after Trump suspends them for Hurricane Harvey

The United States is deporting people from southeastern Texas again after taking a brief break in enforcement during Hurricane Harvey rescue and recovery efforts. The administration of Donald Trump announced the change, saying that everyone in the country illegally is on the chopping block there, but that response operations would still not be subjected to raids. “Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have resumed regular, targeted immigration enforcement operations in the area — with... Читать дальше...

Yahoo Autos 

Deportations in Houston resume after Trump suspends them for Hurricane Harvey

The United States is deporting people from southeastern Texas again after taking a brief break in enforcement during Hurricane Harvey rescue and recovery efforts. The administration of Donald Trump announced the change, saying that everyone in the country illegally is on the chopping block there, but that response operations would still not be subjected to raids. “Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have resumed regular, targeted immigration enforcement operations in the area — with... Читать дальше...

New York Post (sports) 

Aaron Hernandez autopsy revealed ‘severe’ case of CTE, lawyer says

A lawyer for Aaron Hernandez said Thursday that the former NFL player — who committed suicide in prison — had suffered from a “severe” case of the degenerative brain disease CTE. The attorney said that an autopsy showed that Hernandez, who died at 27 while serving life in prison, had a disease common in players...

McClatchy DC Bureau 

Poland, NATO troops hold drills amid security concerns

Thousands of Polish and other NATO troops have launched major defensive exercises in Poland's north amid security concerns raised by war games recently held by neighboring Russia and Belarus. The … Click to Continue »

New York Post 

Aaron Hernandez autopsy revealed ‘severe’ case of CTE, lawyer says

BOSTON — Aaron Hernandez’s lawyer says the former New England Patriots tight end’s brain showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. In a news conference at his offices, attorney Jose Baez says testing showed that Hernandez had a severe case of the disease. CTE can be caused by repeated head trauma...

McClatchy DC Bureau 

The Latest: Money sought to fill Mississippi Crime Lab jobs

The Latest on Mississippi budget hearings (all times local): 3 p.m. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is requesting money to fill vacant jobs at the state Crime Lab. Lab … Click to Continue »

News.com.au 

Earthquake Shakes Huge Chandelier in Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies. Credit – Twitter/Macedonio Tamez via Storyful

The giant chandelier hanging above Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies in Mexico City swayed and lost power as alarms went off in the building after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 100 miles south of the city. The quake killed more than 200 people, mostly in Mexico City and the neighboring states of Puebla and Morelos. Credit: Twitter/Macedonio Tamez via Storyful

«Gazette Times» (gazettetimes.com) 

Democrat Regunberg is exploring run for lieutenant governor

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Aaron Regunberg said Thursday he is exploring a run for lieutenant governor, which could set up a primary challenge for current Lt. Gov. Dan McKee.

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Democrat Regunberg is exploring run for lieutenant governor

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Aaron Regunberg said Thursday he is exploring a run for lieutenant governor, which could set up a primary challenge for current Lt. Gov. Dan McKee.

GantDaily.com 

Trump’s approval again reaches 40% after positive reaction to hurricane response

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has once again reached 40%, while earning high marks for his handling of the government’s response to recent hurricanes, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. A broad 64% of Americans say they approve of how Trump’s government reacted to the recent storms, including two in three independents […]

GantDaily.com 

How one Chuck Grassley quote sums up the entire GOP repeal and replace effort

When Iowa reporters asked Sen. Chuck Grassley on Wednesday about the attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, his answer was remarkable and revealing. “You know, I could maybe give you 10 reasons why this bill shouldn’t be considered,” the Iowa Republican said. “But Republicans campaigned on this so often that you have a responsibility to […]

Voice of America 

Trump to Stump in Alabama Senate Primary Contest

U.S. President Donald Trump heads to the southern state of Alabama Friday to campaign for an embattled Republican senator whose defeat could spell trouble for establishment Republican lawmakers seeking reelection next year and add new tensions to the party’s already fractious Senate caucus. “Looking forward to Friday night in the Great State of Alabama,” Trump tweeted Wednesday, then underscored his support for Senator Luther Strange, who in February was named to fill the seat of former Senator Jeff Sessions... Читать дальше...

Voice of America 

India's Sonia Gandhi Tells Modi to Give Women More Power

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take advantage of his government's majority in Parliament and push through long-pending legislation giving women more power, according to the country's main opposition leader, Sonia Gandhi. In the world's largest democracy, women hold only 12 percent of seats in the lower and upper houses of Parliament combined, compared with the global average of 23 percent, said the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The Women's Reservation Bill — which provides for... Читать дальше...