The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time in seven years.… Read more
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Pope Says Schools Shouldn’t Teach Children That Gender Is A Choice
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Pope Francis has denounced the teaching of gender identity to young children in schools, calling it terrible. “Today, in schools they are teaching this to children — to children! — that everyone can choose their gender,” he said in a closed-door meeting to Polish priests and bishops in Krakow last Wednesday. The…… Read more
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Order On Transgender Bathroom Use
“In the short term, this means the relationship between transgender identity and sex discrimination will be left in limbo until the Supreme Court resolves it one way or the other. But given that Justice Breyer’s vote was only a courtesy, it’s hard to see the court being able to settle this matter until a ninth justice is appointed,” Vladeck said.
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US Sent Plane With $400 Million In Cash To Iran
“As we’ve made clear, the negotiations over the settlement of an outstanding claim at The Hague Tribunal were completely separate from the discussions about returning our American citizens home,” State Department Spokesman John Kirby said, referring to the $1.7 billion payout that the $400 million cash installment was part of.
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Syrian Rebels Push To Break Siege In Aleppo
Rather than corridors guaranteed by Syria and Russia, Egeland said, Aleppo needed a “normal” international humanitarian operation, run by the United Nations, Red Cross and Red Crescent, and a 48-hour pause in the fighting agreed to by all parties.
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Dog Dies After Being Left In Animal Control Van For 17 Hours
Starting on Monday, all animal control vans will be inspected at the end of a shift, and officers have to return to the shelter immediately after a pick-up unless there is an emergency.
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Mike Pence Endorses Paul Ryan
“I spoke to Donald Trump this morning about my support for Paul Ryan, our longtime friendship. He strongly encouraged me to endorse Paul Ryan in next Tuesday’s primary. I’m pleased to do it,” Pence told Fox.
Pokemon Go Posing Problems For Children’s Museum iIn Salem
They said some people are taking up parking spots for museum members, loitering, leaving behind trash, and since the policy is you can’t enter the museum unless you have a child with you, the new crowd of adults, especially adult men, is making some parents uncomfortable.
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Poll Finds Clinton, Trump Supporters Have Few Friends On Other Side
Thirty-three percent of voters — 35% of Trump supporters and 31% of Clinton supporters — described themselves as “pretty outspoken” about their support.
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33 US Military Members Have Contracted Zika
Military personnel are advised to follow the same rules as civilians to protect themselves in mosquito-infested areas, such as wearing appropriate clothing and using insect repellant.
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Brexit Rescue: Bank Of England Slashes Interest Rates
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time in seven years.… Continue Reading
Pope Says Schools Shouldn’t Teach Children That Gender Is A Choice
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Pope Francis has denounced the teaching of gender identity to young children in schools, calling it terrible. “Today, in schools they are teaching this to children — to children! — that everyone can choose their gender,” he said in a closed-door meeting to Polish priests and bishops in Krakow last Wednesday. The…… Continue Reading
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Order On Transgender Bathroom Use
“In the short term, this means the relationship between transgender identity and sex discrimination will be left in limbo until the Supreme Court resolves it one way or the other. But given that Justice Breyer’s vote was only a courtesy, it’s hard to see the court being able to settle this matter until a ninth justice is appointed,” Vladeck said.
… Continue Reading
US Sent Plane With $400 Million In Cash To Iran
“As we’ve made clear, the negotiations over the settlement of an outstanding claim at The Hague Tribunal were completely separate from the discussions about returning our American citizens home,” State Department Spokesman John Kirby said, referring to the $1.7 billion payout that the $400 million cash installment was part of.
… Continue Reading
Syrian Rebels Push To Break Siege In Aleppo
Rather than corridors guaranteed by Syria and Russia, Egeland said, Aleppo needed a “normal” international humanitarian operation, run by the United Nations, Red Cross and Red Crescent, and a 48-hour pause in the fighting agreed to by all parties.
… Continue Reading
Dog Dies After Being Left In Animal Control Van For 17 Hours
Starting on Monday, all animal control vans will be inspected at the end of a shift, and officers have to return to the shelter immediately after a pick-up unless there is an emergency.
… Continue Reading
Mike Pence Endorses Paul Ryan
“I spoke to Donald Trump this morning about my support for Paul Ryan, our longtime friendship. He strongly encouraged me to endorse Paul Ryan in next Tuesday’s primary. I’m pleased to do it,” Pence told Fox.
Pokemon Go Posing Problems For Children’s Museum iIn Salem
They said some people are taking up parking spots for museum members, loitering, leaving behind trash, and since the policy is you can’t enter the museum unless you have a child with you, the new crowd of adults, especially adult men, is making some parents uncomfortable.
… Continue Reading
Poll Finds Clinton, Trump Supporters Have Few Friends On Other Side
Thirty-three percent of voters — 35% of Trump supporters and 31% of Clinton supporters — described themselves as “pretty outspoken” about their support.
… Continue Reading
33 US Military Members Have Contracted Zika
Military personnel are advised to follow the same rules as civilians to protect themselves in mosquito-infested areas, such as wearing appropriate clothing and using insect repellant.
… Continue Reading