Fact checking Clinton's speech on Trump's business practices
(Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post) Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presumptive presidential nominee, on June 21 gave a speech attacking Donald Trump and his business record. She made a lot of claims, all of which are impressively documented, with links, in a fact sheet issued by the Clinton campaign. Trump certainly has given opposition researchers a wealth of material to mine. Rather than go deeply into the details of each claim, we are going to focus on some Clinton claims that are..>> view originalObama to sign toxic chemical rules; 1st overhaul in 40 years
By Josh Lederman | AP June 22 at 3:47 AM WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will sign into law the first overhaul of toxic chemical rules in 40 years while hailing a rare moment of cooperation between Republicans and Democrats. Lawmakers from both parties planned to join Obama on Wednesday for the ceremony, along with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, environmental advocates and industry groups that backed the legislation. White House press secretary Josh Earnest ..>> view originalForecasters: Storms, and maybe tornadoes, on tap for Midwest - Omaha World
Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 12:07 am Forecasters: Storms, and maybe tornadoes, on tap for Midwest Associated Press | NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Strong storms, possibly including tornadoes, are in the forecast for parts of the Midwest as humid air surges in while temperatures climb into the 90s. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, said areas around Chicago could see "explosive" storm development Wednesday after..>> view originalSnapchat nets a new member: first lady Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama in passenger seat for 'Carpool Karaoke' FILE- In this June 1,2016 file photo, first lady Michelle Obama speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Who will be next in the passenger seat for an upcoming edition of "Carpool Karaoke" with late-night comic James Corden? None other than Michelle Obama. Corden was at the White House on Tuesday for the taping. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) Michelle Obama in passenger seat for 'Carpool Karaoke' FILE - In t..>> view originalAmerican Kennel Club's newest breed: Meet the lively pumi
A high-energy Hungarian herding dog is the latest new breed headed to the Westminster Kennel Club and many other U.S. dog shows.The American Kennel Club is announcing Wednesday that it is recognizing the pumi, the 190th breed to join the roster of the nation's oldest purebred dog registry. That means the pumi can vie for best of breed at Westminster for the first time next February.With coats of corkscrew curls and ears that flop at the tips, the pumi (pronounced POOM'-ee) has a whimsical expre..>> view originalChaka Fattah convicted in corruption case
The 59-year-old Democrat, who represents West Philadelphia, was found guilty on all 23 charges he faced, which included racketeering, money laundering and fraud. The charges stemmed from schemes to repay an illegal $1 million loan to Fattah's failed 2007 Philadelphia mayoral campaign, with the Justice Department arguing that Fattah used federal grants and nonprofit funds, routed through campaign consultants to repay the loan. Four co-defendants were also convicted. "Chaka Fattah Sr. and his co-..>> view originalApple Backs Out of Supporting GOP Presidential Convention
Apple is not being silent about its political stance against Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump.The company informed GOP leaders that it will not be providing monetary or any other form of support for the party’s 2016 presidential convention, as it has done in years past.Their decision is because of Trump’s controversial comments about women, immigrant and minorities, Politico reported.Although opposition to Trump seems to be widespread, Apple is not part of the majority in..>> view originalNYC lawmakers pass a novel requirement for free tampons
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is on track to become the nation's first city to require free tampons and sanitary pads in public schools, homeless shelters and jails after lawmakers approved the idea Tuesday amid a national discussion of the costs of having a period. The proposal, which Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration supports, marks a new direction in activists' push to dismantle what they see as unfair financial barriers between women and needed sanitary products. New York ..>> view originalGoodson Verdict Could Affect Policing Around the Country
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—The Goodson Trial verdict expected later this week will be a watershed moment in the Freddie Gray case and could affect policing around the country. Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. was driving the police van when 25-year-old Gray suffered catastrophic injuries. He is the only officer charged with murder. A conviction in the trial would be a game changer, in a case that’s already captured worldwide headlines and had a wide-ranging impact on Baltimore. WJZ asked policing expert Rob Wei..>> view originalTwin fires in San Gabriel Mountains force hundreds of evacuations amid brutal conditions
The battle to contain two large wildfires burning out of control above San Gabriel Valley foothill communities became something of a smoky slog Tuesday as firefighters took on the flames in rugged canyons, evacuated residents anxiously awaited word, and the surrounding region endured a bad air day.The heat wave blitzkrieg that hit the region this week with record-breaking force eased some, but for firefighters the conditions remained brutal. “It’s hot. It’s dry. They’re in steep, rugged, nasty..>> view original
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
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