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November 15, 2018 | 8:47 am
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Reports: Ice storm cuts power to half a million as it spreads over the Northeast
AccuWeather.com | Reports: Ice storm cuts power to half a million as it spreads over the Northeast AccuWeather.com A major winter storm is gathering strength over the eastern United States, spreading disruptive snow, ice and rain across the region. The worst conditions are expected across the interior mid-Atlantic where there will be ice and widespread snow. Turbulent mix of rain, snow and ice hits the eastern half of the US First Taste of Winter: Snow Begins to Fall, Sleet and Heavy Rain to Come Chicago Weather: Snow creating slick roads for morning commute Thursday |
November 15, 2018 | 8:41 am
FDA Seeks Restrictions on Teens' Access to Flavored E-Cigarettes and a Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
New York Times | FDA Seeks Restrictions on Teens' Access to Flavored E-Cigarettes and a Ban on Menthol Cigarettes New York Times Stopping short of its threatened ban on flavored e-cigarettes, the Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday that it would allow stores to continue selling the products, but only from closed-off areas that are inaccessible to minors. At the same ... FDA restricts all flavored e-cigarettes; moves to ban menthol FDA restricts sales of most flavored e-cigarettes to curb 'astonishing' surge in teen vaping, pursues menthol ban FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes, restricts sales of sweet e-cigarettes |
November 15, 2018 | 7:59 am
Brexit Deal in Crisis After 2 UK Cabinet Ministers Quit
New York Times | Brexit Deal in Crisis After 2 UK Cabinet Ministers Quit New York Times LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain faced a deep political crisis on Thursday after two cabinet ministers quit her government, including Dominic Raab, her chief negotiator on withdrawal from the European Union — decisions that threaten to ... UK's May battles to save her Brexit deal and her job UK's Brexit Deal in Jeopardy as Senior Ministers Resign |
November 15, 2018 | 7:45 am
US Sanctions 17 Saudi Officials Over Khashoggi Killing
Wall Street Journal | US Sanctions 17 Saudi Officials Over Khashoggi Killing Wall Street Journal The U.S. Treasury on Thursday levied sanctions against 17 Saudi Arabian officials allegedly involved in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, hours after the kingdom's public prosecutor said he would seek the death penalty for five people it has ... |
November 15, 2018 | 7:40 am
Michael Avenatti's ex-wives come to his defense after domestic violence arrest in LA
USA TODAY | Michael Avenatti's ex-wives come to his defense after domestic violence arrest in LA USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Both of Michael Avenatti's former wives are defending the Los Angeles lawyer after he was arrested Wednesday on a domestic violence charge. Avenatti, the celebrity lawyer best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in her ... Michael Avenatti, domestic abuser? We're just asking questions! Yes, It's Almost Decision Time For 2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls LAPD HQ on Twitter: "Update: We can confirm that Michael Avenatti (DOB: 02-16-71) was booked this afternoon on a ... |
November 15, 2018 | 6:33 am
New Twist To Homeless Man GoFundMe Story: It Was All A Scam
Forbes | New Twist To Homeless Man GoFundMe Story: It Was All A Scam Forbes Last year, the nation was captivated by the seemingly heartwarming tale of a good Samaritan who helped a young woman out of a jam. At first, strangers clamored to repay the man's kindness. Over the past few months, however, the once-inspirational saga ... NJ Couple and Homeless Man in GoFundMe Controversy Accused of Making Up Story, Source Says Philly homeless Samaritan helped by GoFundMe still deals with addiction - Courier-Post SJ woman raises funds to help homeless man who rescued her |
November 15, 2018 | 6:32 am
Judge Orders Florida to Allow Thousands of Voters a Chance to Verify Uncounted Ballots
Wall Street Journal | Judge Orders Florida to Allow Thousands of Voters a Chance to Verify Uncounted Ballots Wall Street Journal TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Voters in Florida whose mail-in and provisional ballots went uncounted because election officials were unable to verify their signature must be given the chance to prove their vote's validity, a federal judge ordered early Thursday ... Does your vote count in Florida? It might depend on your signature. Bogus Voter Fraud Claims |
November 15, 2018 | 5:43 am
Trump blasts Mueller probe a week after installing new acting attorney general
Washington Post | Trump blasts Mueller probe a week after installing new acting attorney general Washington Post President Trump on Thursday lashed out anew at the investigation of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, calling his team of lawyers “a disgrace to our Nation” and accusing them, without evidence, of threatening witnesses to get answers they want ... Trump Castigates Mueller Investigation as 'Disgrace to Nation' Trump Attacks Mueller One Week After Replacing Attorney General The New Attorney General Promoted Hot Tubs for a Scam Company That Got Shut Down by the FTC |
November 15, 2018 | 5:03 am
What Started the California Fires? Experts Track the Blazes' Origins
New York Times | What Started the California Fires? Experts Track the Blazes' Origins New York Times PARADISE, Calif. — One huge fire was caused by a spark set off by a man with a hammer, working on a fence post in a field of dry vegetation. Another began at a backyard barbecue. A 2007 fire on Santa Catalina Island was ignited by workers cutting ... Authorities are asking for DNA samples from relatives of the missing in California's Camp Fire The right way to donate to the victims of the California wildfires |
November 15, 2018 | 3:14 am
Facebook Cuts Ties With Washington Firm That Sought to Discredit Social Network's Critics
New York Times | Facebook Cuts Ties With Washington Firm That Sought to Discredit Social Network's Critics New York Times SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook said Thursday that it had ended its relationship with a Washington-based consulting firm, Definers Public Affairs, which spread disparaging information about the social network's critics and competitors. The move followed a ... The firestorm over Facebook's dark political tactics has begun Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook's Leaders Fought Through Crisis Facebook Morale Takes a Tumble Along With Stock Price |
November 15, 2018 | 3:01 am