2 Bodies Found This Week in Waters of Central Park
Late Wednesday morning, the New York Police Department’s chief of detectives, Robert K. Boyce, said investigators did not believe a crime had been committed in either man’s death. In neither case was there any sign of trauma on the body. “There’s no signs of criminality as of now to make this anything other than coincidence,” Chief Boyce said of the two bodies. “But it is unusual for the park.”The city medical examiner’s office on Wednesday did an autopsy on the first body, but said no determin..>> view originalHave you no sense of decency, Mr. Spicer, at long last?
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A video of the roll call vote results. (U.S. Senate) This story has been updated. The Senate on Wednesday narrowly blocked a resolution to repeal an Obama-era rule restricting methane emissions from drilling operations on public lands — with three Republicans joining every Democrat to preserve the rule. The 51-to-49 vote on a procedural motion marked the first time since Trump’s election that Republicans have failed in their attempt to use the Congressional Review Act to overturn Obama-er..>> view originalHHS Secretary says police 'did what they felt was appropriate' in arresting a West Virginia journalist
West Virginia reporter Dan Heyman attempted to ask Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price a question about the Republican health-care bill on May 9. He was arrested for "Willful Disruption of State Government Processes." (Valerie Woody/West Virginia Citizen Action Group) Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price defended police who arrested a reporter at West Virginia’s state capitol, saying they “did what they felt was appropriate.” When asked if he felt the reporter, Public N..>> view original'I didn't come here to defend the president tonight.' Republican who rescued health-care bill faces voters.
Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) listens to a question from a constituent during a town hall in Willingboro, N.J., on Wednesday. MacArthur wrote the amendment to the American Health Care Act that revived the failed bill, delivering a legislative victory for President Trump. (Dominick Reuter/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images) WILLINGBORO, N.J. — Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.), the co-author of an amendment that rescued the House Republicans’ health-care bill from the doldrums, told his audience t..>> view originalBethune-Cookman grads boo Betsy DeVos at commencement
As she opened her remarks, some students stood and turned their backs to her. At times hecklers drowned out her remarks.Perhaps foreseeing the resistance she'd face during her speech, DeVos told the crowd, "While we will undoubtedly disagree at times I hope we can do so respectfully. Let's choose to hear one another out. I want to reaffirm this administration's commitment to and support for (historically black colleges and universities) and the students they serve."DeVos wrapped up her remarks i..>> view originalWife of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman dies in car crash
This 2013 photo shows Katherine Berman in Southington, Conn. Katherine Ann Berman, wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman died in the traffic accident Tuesday May 9, 2017, in Woodbury, Conn. She was 67. (Christopher ...>> view originalBefore the ax, Comey was pushing Trump-Russia probe harder
Days before he was fired by Donald Trump, FBI Director James Comey requested more resources to pursue his investigation into Russia's election meddling and the possible involvement of Trump associates, U.S. officials said Wednesday, fueling concerns that Trump was trying to undermine a probe that could threaten his presidency. It was unclear whether word of the Comey request, put to deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, ever made its way to Trump. But the revelation intensified the pressur..>> view originalWorld leaders get more time to sway Trump on climate pact
One U.S. official said President Donald Trump is expected to receive a "fact check" from the international community in the coming days. | Getty World leaders get more time to sway Trump on climate pact By Andrew Restuccia 05/10/17 05:22 PM EDT U.S. officials and outside groups pressuring President Donald Trump to stay in the Paris climate agreement have a new reason for hope: His delay in deciding will allow foreign leaders and diplomats ..>> view originalWhere's Paul Ryan in All the Comey Chaos? In Ohio, Talking Taxes
“The Comey firing does not kill tax reform,” analysts at the financial services firm Keefe, Bruyette and Woods wrote to clients. “But it does reinforce our view that the Trump administration is not operating as effectively and efficiently as it could be, and that it has been slow to learn important political lessons in the past four months.” Photo Protesters gathered outside the factory, criticizing Republicans’ tax and health care policies. Credit Maddie McGarvey for The New York..>> view original
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