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Scoop: Trump’s comms director leaving White House

May 30, 2017 by leoncruz Leave a Comment

Scoop: Trump’s comms director leaving White House

Mike Dubke, President Trump’s communications director, is leaving the White House — the start of a wave of changes as the West Wing struggles to cope with burgeoning scandals and a stalled agenda.

  • Dubke served for just three months before tendering his resignation May 18. He offered to stay through the overseas trip, and Trump accepted. He has been trying to help restructure the press and communications operation, and is parting on good terms, a senior administration official said.
  • Insiders say Dubke came in with few patrons, and never gelled with the originals. His departure is a reminder of how hard it is for newcomers to thrive in Trumpland.
  • Dubke is still coming in to work, and his last day hasn’t been set. His job is likely to remain open for a bit.

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5 facts about Puerto Rico’s utter economic misery

May 30, 2017 by leoncruz Leave a Comment

5 facts about Puerto Rico’s utter economic misery

Puerto Rico is in the midst of a bleak economic crisis.

The island has $74 billion in debt and another $50 billion in pension obligations on the books, making its case by far the largest municipal bankruptcy ever filed.

Court documents in support of Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy paint a stark picture of what life is like and just how daunting the crisis is.  [Read more…]

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AT&T, Coke & more ditch Puerto Rican Day Parade over controversial honoree

May 30, 2017 by leoncruz Leave a Comment

AT&T, Coke & more ditch Puerto Rican Day Parade over controversial honoree

Big-name sponsors are yanking their support from New York’s 2017 Puerto Rican Day Parade after organizers decided to honor a man labeled by U.S. officials as a terrorist. Coca-Cola (CCE), AT&T (T, Tech30), JetBlue (JBLU), Univision (UVN), The Daily News, the New York Yankees and Goya Foods are among the companies that have decided not to sponsor the event, which is scheduled to take place on June 11. It’s expected to attract more than one million people. [Read more…]

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Hispanic police groups pull out of Puerto Rican Day Parade

May 30, 2017 by leoncruz Leave a Comment

Hispanic police groups pull out of Puerto Rican Day Parade

Outraged Hispanic police groups are boycotting the Puerto Rican Day Parade next month because the event will celebrate a pardoned terrorist linked to one of the deadliest groups ever to target New York. The NYPD Hispanic Society and the Rafael Ramos Foundation have pulled out of the June 11 Fifth Avenue march after it was announced that former FALN kingpin Oscar Lòpez Rivera will be honored as a “National Freedom Hero” at the event. [Read more…]

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Daily News Views and Reviews with Hosts

May 23, 2017 by leoncruz Leave a Comment

For this segment of our posts, I will be giving you some of the best news reviews with some great hosts.  [Read more…]

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“This is only the beginning”: Sick video shows ISIS jihadist make ominous warning after Manchester Arena blast

May 23, 2017 by leoncruz Leave a Comment

“This is only the beginning”: Sick video shows ISIS jihadist make ominous warning after Manchester Arena blast

In the unverified clip, the ‘jihadist’ holds up a chilling sign bearing the words “Manchester 2017-05-22”, before saying: “Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar” [Read more…]

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Manchester Arena Suicide Bombing: Random Acts of Kindness Follow Attack

May 23, 2017 by leoncruz Leave a Comment

Manchester Arena Suicide Bombing: Random Acts of Kindness Follow Attack

MANCHESTER, England — As a dramatic red-sky dawn washed over Manchester early Tuesday, many residents were oblivious to the tragedy that struck this proud northern English city just hours before. Those early-to-bed didn’t learn until morning that a suicide bomber had targeted an Ariana Grande concert at the 21,000-capacity Manchester Arena — an occasion the attacker must have known would be packed full of families and many young girls. But alongside the grief was an undeniable sense of community spirit. [Read more…]

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MAY 23 2017, 11:58 AM ET Manchester Arena Suicide Bombing: 22 Die at Ariana Grande Concert

May 23, 2017 by leoncruz Leave a Comment

MAY 23 2017, 11:58 AM ET Manchester Arena Suicide Bombing: 22 Die at Ariana Grande Concert

MANCHESTER, England — Children were among 22 people killed in a suicide attack after an Ariana Grande concert at Britain’s Manchester Arena, police said early Tuesday. The bomber also died when he detonated an improvised explosive device near one of the venue’s exits at 10:33 p.m. local time (5:33 p.m. ET) on Monday, according to authorities. [Read more…]

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Concert suicide bomber is named as ‘Manchester-born British-Libyan’ jihadist Salman Abedi whose 22 victims include girl aged just EIGHT

May 23, 2017 by leoncruz Leave a Comment

Concert suicide bomber is named as ‘Manchester-born British-Libyan’ jihadist Salman Abedi whose 22 victims include girl aged just EIGHT

 

  • At least 22 people killed after explosions rang out at the end of an Ariana Grande gig in Manchester Arena
  • A teenage fan and an eight-year-old primary schoolgirl are among the dead, as well as a 26-year-old man
  • Video footage showed thousands fleeing in tears from the venue, many covered in blood, when gig ended 
  • Horrifying video footage showed petrified children leaping over chairs and barriers as they tried to escape
  • Police confirmed the suicide bomber died at the venue after an improvised explosive device was detonated
  • Bomber has been named by US officials as Salman Abedi and is said to be a British citizen of Libyan origin
  • US security sources say he travelled to the arena by public transport. Another man, 23, has also been arrested
  • 23-year-old Grande tweeted: ‘Broken. From the bottom of my heart, I am so so sorry. I don’t have words’ 
  • Anyone concerned about missing loved-ones should call the police’s emergency hotline on 0161 856 9400
  • Were you at the concert last night? If so, please call 020 3615 3908 or email abe.hawken@mailonline.co.uk

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Filed Under: Education, News Tagged With: 22 victims include girl aged just EIGHT, Concert suicide bomber, Manchester-born British-Libyan, suicide bomber

Justice Department: We Are Ready to Find and Prosecute Leakers

May 17, 2017 by leoncruz Leave a Comment

Justice Department: We Are Ready to Find and Prosecute Leakers

The Department of Justice is making it clear it’s had enough of internal leaks and is intent on prosecuting those who are spilling secrets. Under intense pressure from the White House, the Justice Department is prepared to aggressively prosecute government officials who leak classified information. Justice Department officials told The Daily Beast that targeting leakers will be a priority during Jeff Sessions’ time as attorney general—a posture that will hearten national security hawks, while concerning advocates of whistleblower protections. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, News Tagged With: President Trump

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