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Man who says he killed 93 women is America’s deadliest serial killer, FBI says – The Guardian

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

The Federal Bureau of Investigation says the man who claims to have killed more than 90 women across the United States is the most prolific serial killer in the country’s history. In a news release on Sunday, the FBI said Samuel Little confessed to 93 murders. Federal crime analysts believe all of his confessions are credible, and officials have been able to verify 50 confessions so far. Samuel Little leaves…

President Trump Doesn’t Need To Release His Tax Returns — For Now – NPR

Monday, October 07, 2019

A federal appeals court has granted President Trump a temporary stay of decision, saying he does not have to turn over eight years of tax records for a New York state criminal probe. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP A federal appeals court has granted President Trump a temporary stay of decision, saying he does not have to turn over eight years of tax records for a New…

Harry Dunn fatal car-motorcycle crash: U.S. diplomat’s wife, suspect in deadly car crash, flees United Kingdom – CBS News

Monday, October 07, 2019

Northamptonshire, Britain — The wife of a U.S. diplomat based in Britain is being accused of using diplomatic immunity to escape justice. She’s a suspect in a fatal accident and she’s fled the country. Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn said they lost more than a child when Harry Dunn was struck head-on by a car while riding his motorcycle. They say they haven’t had a chance to properly grieve after their…

Protesters stage ‘die-in’ at Wall Street bull statue, pour fake blood on it and climb atop it – CNBC

Monday, October 07, 2019

The hard data says the US economy is just fine The so-called hard data, which refers to concrete numbers about the economy such as unemployment, continues to reflect economic strength. Marketsread more

Trump Taxes: President Ordered to Turn Over Returns to Manhattan D.A. – The New York Times

Monday, October 07, 2019

Mr. Trump’s lawyers have called the investigation by Mr. Vance, a Democrat, politically motivated. Mr. Vance has accused the president and his team of trying to run out the clock on the investigation. Last week, lawyers with Mr. Trump’s Justice Department jumped into the fray, asking the judge to temporarily block the subpoena while the court takes time to consider the “significant constitutional issues” in the case. The Justice Department,…

Trump told Republicans he doesn’t want impeachment on his ‘resume’: report | TheHill – The Hill

Monday, October 07, 2019

President TrumpDonald John TrumpWhite House says Turkey will soon launch Syria operation Trump associates pressured Ukraine over gas firm in order to benefit allies: report Trump praises Woodward, slams other journalists over ‘Face the Nation’ segment MORE privately told House Republicans that he is worried about the effect impeachment would have on his legacy, Axios reported Sunday. Trump said impeachment is a “bad thing to have on your resume” in a call…

Live updates: More whistleblowers emerge in Ukraine probe — latest today – CBS News

Monday, October 07, 2019

Defending Trump against impeachment is getting harder for GOP 7:12 a.m. If the House does move to impeach President Trump, it would be up to the Republican-controlled Senate to hold his trial. Just a handful of Republicans have raised concerns over the president’s contacts with foreign leaders, but there does not seem to be a unified defense of the president. Privately, some Republicans say it just isn’t worth it to…

Supreme Court Will Decide On Protections For LGBTQ Employees – NPR

Monday, October 07, 2019

Kathleen O’Donnell, left, with her wife, Casey. Since 2014, the couple has lived in Billings, Mont., where there is no explicit law that protects LGBTQ people from discrimination in housing, employment or public accommodations. Courtesy of Kathleen O’Donnell hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Kathleen O’Donnell Kathleen O’Donnell, left, with her wife, Casey. Since 2014, the couple has lived in Billings, Mont., where there is no explicit law that protects…

Taxi plows into Hong Kong protesters, man beaten by crowd: reports – New York Post

Monday, October 07, 2019

A taxi plowed into a throng of demonstrators in Hong Kong, as the months of violence in the Chinese city continued Sunday, according to new reports. Chilling video shows the red taxi turning into a crowd of umbrella-wielding demonstrators, mowing several down before crashing into a building, footage posted by Hong Kong Free Press shows. Other images show protesters beating a man unconscious in the confusion. It was unclear if…

Trump told Republicans he doesn’t want impeachment on his ‘resume’: report | TheHill – The Hill

Monday, October 07, 2019

President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump criticizes supposed second whistleblower North Korea missile test raises fears of new capabilities Window narrows for Trump trade deals MORE privately told House Republicans that he is worried about the effect impeachment would have on his legacy, Axios reported Sunday. Trump said impeachment is a “bad thing to have on your resume” in a call with House Republicans, a source on the call told Axios. Two other sources confirmed the…

Collins becomes third GOP lawmaker to question Trump’s call for China to probe Biden – New York Post

Monday, October 07, 2019

WASHINGTON – Sen. Susan Collins joined two other Republican senators in criticizing President Trump for asking China to investigate Joe and Hunter Biden. “I thought the president made a big mistake by asking China to get involved in investigating a political opponent,” Collins said Saturday, according to the Bangor Daily News. “It’s completely inappropriate.” Collins joins Sens. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) in speaking out against the president’s…

Trump Endorses Turkish Military Operation in Syria, Shifting U.S. Policy – The New York Times

Monday, October 07, 2019

American officials contacted late Sunday would not say how far back from the Turkish border American troops would redeploy, or whether this signals the beginning of a larger overall withdrawal of the 1,000 American troops now in northeast Syria conducting and supporting counterterrorism operations. Those troops rely on their partnership with the S.D.F. which has 60,000 total fighters, including both Kurdish and Arab militias. One official, who spoke on condition…

Trump associates pressured Ukraine over gas firm in order to benefit allies: report | TheHill – The Hill

Monday, October 07, 2019

A group of President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump criticizes supposed second whistleblower North Korea missile test raises fears of new capabilities Window narrows for Trump trade deals MORE‘s associates pressed Ukraine to install new management at the top of the country’s massive state gas company last spring in order to benefit some of their allies, The Associated Press reported Sunday. The businessmen and Republican donors touted connections to Trump and his personal lawyer Rudy GiulianiRudy GiulianiDefense…

More Than 100 Killed And Thousands Injured In Anti-Government Protests In Iraq – NPR

Monday, October 07, 2019

Anti-government protesters set fires and close a street during a demonstration in Baghdad on Sunday after nearly a week of unrest throughout Iraq. Khalid Mohammed/AP hide caption toggle caption Khalid Mohammed/AP Anti-government protesters set fires and close a street during a demonstration in Baghdad on Sunday after nearly a week of unrest throughout Iraq. Khalid Mohammed/AP Iraqi authorities say at least seven more people were killed in clashes between protesters…

Devine: Donald Trump’s lesson for Mitt Romney – New York Post

Monday, October 07, 2019

Genteel Republicans like Mitt Romney complain about Donald Trump’s unpresidential behavior but how else does he combat the dirty left? Only a barbarian could defy the liberal establishment as he has done. Imagine if Romney were president, trying to be dignified and patrician. They’d eat him alive. Unless, of course, he did nothing to block their agenda, in which case he’d be left alone like all the other cowardly roll-over…

Trump allies pressed Ukraine over gas firm – CNBC

Monday, October 07, 2019

Going back to the Obama administration, the U.S. Energy Department and the State Department have long supported efforts to import American natural gas into Ukraine to reduce the country’s dependence on Russia. The three approached Favorov with the idea while the Ukrainian executive was attending an energy industry conference in Texas. Parnas and Fruman told him they had flown in from Florida on a private jet to recruit him to…

China is reportedly reluctant to agree to a broad US trade deal with talks set to restart – CNBC

Monday, October 07, 2019

Houston Rockets GM deletes Hong Kong tweet after China consulate… Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey killed a tweet that reportedly said, “Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong.” Politicsread more

Sen. Chris Murphy accuses Sen. Ron Johnson of giving Trump ‘green light’ to ‘solicit foreign interference’ – Fox News

Monday, October 07, 2019

Video Trump assails ‘corrupt’ media Rips New York Times story on border moat. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., has bowed down to President Trump and gave him the “green light” to enlist foreign governments to crush his political opponents, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., claimed in a Sunday interview. Murphy appeared on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” shortly after Johnson did, and called the Wisconsin Republican a “good friend,” before adding that his…

Whistleblower’s attorney says team now representing ‘multiple’ officials as impeachment inquiry expands – The Washington Post

Sunday, October 06, 2019

“I can confirm that my firm and my team represent multiple whistleblowers in connection to the underlying August 12, 2019, disclosure to the Intelligence Community Inspector General,” the whistleblower’s attorney, Andrew Bakaj, said in a tweet. “No further comment at this time.” Mark Zaid, who also is a member of the original whistleblower’s legal team, confirmed to The Washington Post that the team is now representing a second whistleblower, someone…