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Legal Expert: Authorities Could Bring Murder Charge in Case of Missing Woman Even If She’s Not Found – New Canaanite
Should investigators come to believe the worst in the case of a missing New Canaan woman, prosecutors don’t necessarily need to produce a physical body in order to bring a murder charge, according to one prominent local legal expert. Michelle C. Troconis, 44, is arraigned on charges of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and first-degree hindering prosecution at Norwalk Superior Court in Norwalk, Conn. Monday, June 3, 2019. Fotis…
‘Coward of Broward’ sheriff’s deputy arrested for inaction during Parkland mass shooting – Washington Examiner
The former school resource officer widely branded as a coward for failing to intervene during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting has been arrested for failing to act during the massacre. Scot Peterson, 56, was arrested Tuesday and charged with seven counts of neglect of a child, three counts of culpable negligence, and one count of perjury, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Florida Department of Law…
Senate Republicans Warn White House Against Mexico Tariffs – The New York Times
“There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that’s for sure,” Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, said. “Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any hypotheticals.” Senator Mitt Romney, Republican of Utah, said he “would not be inclined to vote on a tariff against a friend,” but ventured that “what you’re likely to see is the…
Brits are fiercely protective of their health-care system. Trump suggested he wants it included in trade talks. – The Washington Post
Adam Taylor June 4 at 1:43 PM President Trump’s news conference in London on Tuesday with British Prime Minister Theresa May was supposed to underline how great a free-trade deal with the United States would be if Britain finally leaves the European Union. Instead, Trump may have inadvertently played into some of Britons’ worst fears about their post-Brexit future when he suggested that Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) could be…
Estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom, and his new girlfriend, flaunted affair before she vanished – Fox News
Video New information surrounding estranged husband in case of missing Connecticut woman New clues in search for Connecticut mother; Trace Gallagher has the details. NEW CANAAN, CONN. – Michelle Troconis knew Fotis Dulos was married when they met. She didn’t care. Troconis and Fotis Dulos, 51, flaunted their affair around their tiny Connecticut town even as his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, and their five children were still living in the house…
Trump Administration Announces New Cuba Travel Restrictions – The New York Times
“Cuba continues to play a destabilizing role in the Western Hemisphere, providing a communist foothold in the region and propping up U.S. adversaries in places like Venezuela and Nicaragua by fomenting instability, undermining the rule of law, and suppressing democratic processes,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement on Tuesday explaining the administration’s move. Tuesday’s announcement came nearly two months after John Bolton, the president’s national security adviser, said…
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For Trump, London Visit Is a (Royal) Family Affair – The New York Times
The president landed in Britain fresh from a round of interviews in which he expressed opinions about British foreign policy and after firing off a slew of tweets responding to criticism from the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, by calling him a “stone cold loser.” But if Mr. Trump’s behavior bothered his hosts — including Prince Harry, whose wife, the Duchess of Sussex, was called “nasty” by Mr. Trump just…
Mexicans launch friendly defensive to deflect US tariffs – AOL
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials have copied a page from President Donald Trump’s playbook in recent days, taking to Twitter to communicate that they are working flat-out to de-escalate tensions over immigration and avoid punitive tariffs on all Mexican exports to the U.S. Announcements of meetings in Washington, selfies and carefully crafted messages of optimism for cool-headed discussions are some of the tactics on display in social media to…
Trump admin imposes new travel restrictions on Cuba – CNN
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Kate Middleton dazzles in Alexander McQueen and Princess Diana’s tiara for Trump state banquet – AOL
The royal family is pulling out all the stops for President Trump’s three-day state visit to the U.K, this week. For the Windsors, that means a tour of Westminster Abbey, tea at Clarence House and, of course, the state banquet on Monday night. Dignitaries and royals gathered at Buckingham Palace to hear speeches from both President Trump and Her Majesty during the black-tie affair. Up Next See Gallery While the Duchess…
What to get a queen? Inside the Trumps’ gifts for Royals – CNN
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Mark Cuban singles out Joe Biden for having a ‘good chance’ of defeating Trump – AOL
Although there is a sea of over 20 Democratic candidates for the 2020 presidential election, one in particular stands a chance at beating President Donald Trump, according to billionaire Mark Cuban. That individual is former Vice President Joe Biden. Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, made the remarks to Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer on an episode of “Influencers with Andy Serwer,” a weekly interview series with leaders in business, politics, and entertainment. “There’s now and then…
58 House Republicans just voted against the bipartisan disaster relief bill – ThinkProgress
The House of Representatives passed a $19 billion disaster relief bill on Monday night by a vote of 354-58, sending the measure to President Donald Trump’s desk, where he is expected to sign it. The bill provides funds to hurricane and flood-ravaged areas like the Florida panhandle, Arkansas and Oklahoma, North and South Dakota, and Puerto Rico. All 58 of the “no” votes came from Republicans. Among those Republicans who…
‘Clearly confused’: Dems call out Trump after he wrongly says Senate vote still needed on aid bill – USA TODAY
CLOSE President Donald Trump is set to begin a state visit to the United Kingdom on Monday. He said he plans to meet with politicians who support Britain’s exit from the European Union, and that there is an opportunity for a U.S.-British trade deal. (June 3) AP, AP Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article misstated the area Chuck Schumer represents. WASHINGTON — Minutes after the House of Representatives…
GOP lawmakers discuss vote to block Trump’s new tariffs on Mexico, in what would be a dramatic act of defiance – The Washington Post
Erica Werner Seung Min Kim Damian Paletta June 3 at 10:07 PM Congressional Republicans have begun discussing whether they may have to vote to block President Trump’s planned new tariffs on Mexico, potentially igniting a second standoff this year over Trump’s use of executive powers to circumvent Congress, people familiar with the talks said. The vote, which would be the GOP’s most dramatic act of defiance since Trump took office,…
‘Clearly confused’: Dems call out Trump after he wrongly says Senate vote still needed on aid bill – USA TODAY
CLOSE President Donald Trump is set to begin a state visit to the United Kingdom on Monday. He said he plans to meet with politicians who support Britain’s exit from the European Union, and that there is an opportunity for a U.S.-British trade deal. (June 3) AP, AP WASHINGTON — Minutes after the House of Representatives passed a $19.1 billion bipartisan disaster assistance bill, President Donald Trump praised it and called…
Trump’s surreal royal visit turns from pomp to politics – CNN
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Healthy Texas couple dies from mysterious virus in Fiji – Fox News
Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 4 Fox News Flash top headlines for June 4 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com A young and healthy Texas couple on a dream vacation in Fiji died suddenly after they both contracted a mysterious illness. Family of David and Michelle Paul said the Fort Worth couple began feeling unwell the day before they were supposed to leave Fiji and…
The Tiananmen Square Anniversary: A Guide to Our Coverage – The New York Times
Thirty years ago, Chinese troops opened fire on protesters who had gathered in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, killing hundreds if not thousands of people in a massacre that crushed a student-led movement for democracy. The actions of China’s citizens and the government’s authoritarian reaction in the spring of 1989 have rippled across history, shaping the path party leaders would take the country for the following three decades. Here’s a guide to…