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A high-ranking Army officer and top White House Ukraine expert is expected to tell House investigators Tuesday that he twice raised objections to his superiors about how President TrumpDonald John TrumpJudge schedules hearing for ex-Trump aide who refused to appear in inquiry READ: Army officer to tell investigators he twice reported concerns over Trump’s Ukraine dealings Murkowski, Collins say they won’t co-sponsor Graham’s impeachment resolution MORE and his administration were interacting…
Getty Fire: Time-lapse video shows flames spreading over hills for hours – KABC-TV
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The Getty Fire began around 1:30 a.m. Monday on a hill along the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center museum. Driven by dry terrain and Santa Ana winds, it grew quickly, forcing thousands of evacuations and destroying a number of homes. An ABC7 camera stationed at Los Angeles International Airport caught the first flames rising from the hills in the distance around 2 a.m. A zoomed-in…
‘Why Is This Airplane Still Flying?’ The FAA Missteps That Kept Boeing’s MAX Aloft – The Wall Street Journal
That decision set the stage for a second fatal MAX crash, of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, less than five months later. In a critical misstep, FAA officials relied extensively on Boeing’s initial flight-simulator test results, some of the people said. Boeing largely used its cadre of highly experienced test pilots, an industry practice the FAA and accident investigators later acknowledged wasn’t appropriate to gauge how the other pilots would react…
Pelosi gives Republicans what they wanted, and Trump may not thank her – CNN
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National Security official to testify he heard Trump’s Ukraine call, told superiors of his concerns – NBC News
A U.S. Army official and White House national security official plans to tell members of Congress conducting an impeachment inquiry that he was on the phone call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s leader in which Trump asked for an investigation into the Bidens, and that he raised concerns about it. Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman, who is the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council, considered the request…
California faces huge power cuts as wildfires rage – BBC News
Media captionThousands of people have left their homes An estimated 1.5 million more people in California are set to lose power on Tuesday as a utility firm tries to stop damaged cables triggering wildfires. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) already faces an investigation by regulators after cutting supplies to 970,000 homes and businesses. It announced that another 650,000 properties would face precautionary shut-offs on Tuesday amid high winds. Wildfires fanned…
Washington Post columnist issues correction after claiming Baghdadi not a coward – Washington Examiner
The Washington Post was forced to issue a correction after columnist Max Boot said Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi was not a coward because he evaded capture by committing suicide. Boot initially stated in his Monday column that, “The assertion that Baghdadi died as a coward was, in any case, contradicted by the fact that rather than be captured, he blew himself up.” After backlash from people accusing…
California Air Quality: Should You Wear a Face Mask for Wildfire Smoke? – The New York Times
[Read the latest updates on the fires, and sign up here for our California Today newsletter.] How bad is the air? Air quality is graded on a color-coded scale, with green for good quality, and yellow, orange, red, and purple representing increasingly significant risks. After the Getty fire broke out on Monday, the Los Angeles area was experiencing moderately hazardous conditions — in the yellow category — with some locations…
Judge kicks newest impeachment lawsuit into high gear – CNN
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Army Officer Who Heard Trump’s Ukraine Call Reported Concerns – The New York Times
He will also testify that he confronted Gordon D. Sondland, the United States ambassador to the European Union, the day the envoy spoke in a White House meeting with Ukrainian officials about “Ukraine delivering specific investigations in order to secure the meeting with the president.” Even as he expressed alarm about the pressure campaign, the colonel and other officials worked to keep the United States relationship with Ukraine on track….
Officials cringe as Trump spills sensitive details of al-Baghdadi raid – NBC News
IRBIL, Iraq — President Donald Trump painted a vivid picture for the world of the deadly U.S. military raid on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a raid that only a small number of people witnessed in real time. A “beautiful” and “talented” dog got injured. A robot had been on standby to aid in the hunt for al-Baghdadi if needed. U.S. Special Operations Forces arrived in eight helicopters and were…
Fire in California: Latest on Getty, Kincade, Sonoma, Tick fires; LeBron James affected by evacuations today — live updates – CBS News
New fire breaks out in the hills north of Santa Monica A dangerous wildfire that broke out early Monday in Los Angeles was threatening hundreds of homes near the world-famous Getty Center. Strong winds were spreading the fast-growing fire that was burning along a major freeway west of downtown. Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas told reporters firefighters were overwhelmed. “They had to make some tough decisions on which houses they were…
Fact Check: President Trump’s Plans For Syrian Oil – NPR
Oil well pumps are seen in Syria’s northeastern Hasakeh province in 2015. President Trump is renewing his push for U.S. control of Syrian oil. Youssef Karwashan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Youssef Karwashan/AFP/Getty Images Oil well pumps are seen in Syria’s northeastern Hasakeh province in 2015. President Trump is renewing his push for U.S. control of Syrian oil. Youssef Karwashan/AFP/Getty Images President Trump is renewing his push for U.S. control…
House to vote on impeachment inquiry procedures – CNN
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Getty Fire Threatens Homes, Snarls Traffic In LA As Blazes Rage On Farther North – NPR
Firefighters try to battle the flames ravaging homes Monday in Los Angeles, as the Getty Fire threatens lives and structures around the city. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Firefighters try to battle the flames ravaging homes Monday in Los Angeles, as the Getty Fire threatens lives and structures around the city. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Already facing dangerous wildfires across California, including a little-contained blaze ravaging…
Top dog: Hero K9 of al-Baghdadi raid returns to duty after treatment (and presumably treats) – USA TODAY
WASHINGTON – The military dog credited in the raid that killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has returned to duty after treatment – and presumably treats – after suffering minor wounds in the operation. Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, refused to release the dog’s name for security reasons. “The dog is still in theater,” Milley explained to reporters Monday at a Pentagon briefing. The military’s top officer credited the…
Trump “lock him up” chant at World Series: the debate, explained – Vox.com
When President Donald Trump was displayed on screen at Nationals Park during Game 5 of the World Series Sunday night, he was greeted with a chorus of boos — and then, a chant of “lock him up.” And since then, a debate has broken out among some critical of Trump in the political world. Was “lock him up” an acceptable way to taunt this perennially under-investigation president? Or was it…
Getty Fire Burns 500 Acres, Destroys Multiple Homes After Erupting in Sepulveda Pass – KTLA Los Angeles
A brush fire that ignited in the Sepulveda Pass Monday morning destroyed at least eight homes and prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for thousands of others, authorities said. The blaze, dubbed the Getty Fire, broke out about 1:30 a.m. just north of Sunset Boulevard on the west side of the 405 Freeway. The Getty Fire burns near the 405 Freeway on Oct. 28, 2019. (Credit: KTLA) By noon, the…
Former deputy national security adviser declines to show for impeachment inquiry deposition Monday – CNN
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Trump: Portions of video of raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi could be released – USA TODAY
President Donald Trump announced that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a raid in Syria. Wochit