Oakland mayor warns residents of ICE immigration raids

Escalating California’s resistance to federal immigration enforcement, Oakland’s mayor has warned residents that she believes an operation was imminent. “I am sharing this information publicly not to panic our residents but to protect them,” Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said in a press release, citing her “moral obligation” and directing people to immigration law resources. “I know that Oakland is a city of law-abiding immigrants and families who deserve to live free from the constant threat of arrest and deportation,” she added, saying immigration authorities have “used activity rumors in the past as a tactic to create fear”.

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Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor 'accidentally drowned in hotel bath'

Bollywood superstar Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning in her hotel bathtub in Dubai on Saturday, her postmortem report said on Monday. The Dubai government's media office tweeted that the postmortem analysis of the 54-year old actress, who used only her first name, revealed that she had died due to ‘drowning in her hotel apartment's bathtub following loss of consciousness’. The case has been handed over to the Dubai Public Prosecutor for further investigation, to try and determine the exact circumstances leading to the actresses’ death.   Earlier, it was reported that Sridevi, who was known by her first name, had died of a cardiac arrest in her hotel in Dubai where she was attending her nephew's wedding.   She was found unconscious in her bathtub in her suite at Dubai’s Emirates Towers hotel and rushed to hospital where she was declared dead on arrival. The much loved actress was mourned across India  Credit: AFP Dubai’s Gulf News, however, alleged that the glamourous Bollywood star, who acted in 300 films in five different Indian languages, was under the ‘influence of alcohol’ and had fallen into the bathtub and drowned. But the Dubai authorities did not confirm this, nor did it tweet the results of a possible toxicology test they might have conducted on the actress to determine alcohol intake. According to news reports from Dubai the latest revelations in Sridevi’s postmortem report could result in a delay in repatriating her body to Mumbai for cremation according to Hindu rites. Although expected home on Monday on a specially chartered flight, her body has instead been sent for embalming.   Meanwhile, thousands of Sridevi’s fans had gathered outside her Mumbai house to pay their last respects before her funeral. Sridevi began her acting career at the age of four in southern India and spent the next five decades playing mostly lead roles in films, a large number of which became box office hits. Her last and 300th movie ‘Mom’ was released in 2017. She married Bollywood film producer Boney Kapoor in 1996 and they had two daughters.   

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In Russia probe, Hope Hicks refuses to answer questions about Trump administration - Washington Post

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In Russia probe, Hope Hicks refuses to answer questions about Trump administration Washington Post White House communications director Hope Hicks refused to answer questions about the Trump administration that House investigators posed Tuesday as part of their probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election. But under pressure from lawmakers, she ... Hope Hicks answers some questions on Trump transition, declines to answer about administrationChicago Tribune Hope Hicks Acknowledges She Sometimes Tells White Lies for TrumpNew York Times 'We got Bannon-ed': Key Trump aide Hope Hicks doesn't answer questions on time at White HouseCNN CBS News -Wall Street Journal -Hartford Courant -ABC News all 162 news articles »

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UN Report Links North Korea to Syrian Chemical Weapons - Wall Street Journal

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UN Report Links North Korea to Syrian Chemical Weapons Wall Street Journal North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visiting his country's Chemical Material Institute in Pyongyang, in a photo released in August. Photo: KCNA/REUTERS. By. Ian Talley. Ian Talley. The Wall Street Journal. BiographyIan Talley · @iantalley · Ian.Talley@wsj ... N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'BBC News No aid or evacuation for Eastern Ghouta as Syrian bombardments continueWashington Post Will the Syria Conflict Continue to Escalate?Yahoo News Voice of America -TIME -CBS News -wtvr.com all 525 news articles »

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Delta is sued by Port Authority over 2015 skid at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Delta Air Lines Inc was sued on Tuesday by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for damage caused when a jet skidded off a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport during a March 5, 2015, snowstorm. The complaint seeks $750,047 for property damage and other costs that allegedly occurred when Flight 1086 veered off Runway 13 after touchdown, struck a fence and came to rest on an embankment, just short of plunging into frigid Flushing Bay. According to the Port Authority, which operates the airport, the incident "was caused solely by the negligence of Delta and its agents," including the pilot of the MD-88 aircraft.

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Syrian government forces gain ground in Ghouta: monitor

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian government forces and allied militias gained ground on Wednesday in clashes with rebels in eastern Ghouta near Damascus as fighting raged despite a Russian ceasefire plan, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.

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Britain's Johnson says Northern Irish border issue being used to frustrate Brexit

LONDON (Reuters) - The issue of Northern Ireland's border with the Republic of Ireland is being used to try and keep Britain in a customs union with the European Union and frustrate Brexit, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Wednesday.

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California police K-9 recovers from surgery after losing teeth in suspect take-down

California police K-9 recovers from surgery after losing teeth in suspect take-down

Florida Survivors Defend Sheriff Against Republican Calls To Oust Him

Students who survived the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, earlier this month don’t blame Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel for missing various red flags in the shooter’s behavior.

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Meet Four Parkland Teens Demanding Gun Reform Now

Across social media, in protests, and at town hall meetings, four young women from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School—Delaney Tarr, Samantha Grady, Emma Gonzalez, and Jaclyn Corin—have been raising their voices and organizing for change alongside their classmates to spread the message #NeverAgain. The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School recently launched #WhatIf, a social media campaign to mobilize efforts to change gun legislation and create stricter laws to protect the safety of all Americans.

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West Virginia Governor Tells Striking Teachers To Get Back In The Classroom

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) told his state’s striking teachers they “need to be back in the classroom” as he spoke at a series of town halls on Monday. Speaking and taking questions in Wheeling, Martinsburg and Morgantown throughout the day, Justice urged the state’s educators to end their strike Tuesday and promised he’d establish a task force in the next seven to 10 days to look into some of their concerns. The comments come days after Justice faced criticisms that he’s missing in action at the state Capitol. His administration has denied a Freedom of Information Act request to view his calendars and appointment books.

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More details on suspected Parkland shooter emerge

NBC News has learned that shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz may have had plans to unleash even more carnage inside his former high school than previously thought.

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Russia 'both arsonist and firefighter' in Syria: U.S. general

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior U.S. general accused Russia on Tuesday of playing a destabilizing role in Syria and acting as "both arsonist and firefighter," as a brief truce unilaterally declared by Moscow in the eastern Ghouta region collapsed. The United States and Russia have been on different sides of the seven-year-old war, with Moscow heavily backing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad whose forces are besieging eastern Ghouta, a rebel-held area near Damascus.

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UConn gives posthumous admission to school shooting victim

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut has sent a posthumous letter of admission to the family of a student killed in the mass shooting at a Florida high school.

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Melania Trump: Adults Should 'Take The Lead' In Encouraging Positive Social Media Habits

First lady Melania Trump, whose husband routinely attacks and insults people online, said Monday that adults should “take the lead” in helping children develop positive social media habits. ″It is important that as adults we take the lead and the responsibility in helping our children manage the many issues they are facing today,” Trump said. First lady Melania Trump: “I have been heartened to see children across this country using their voices to speak out and try to create change.

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ICE officials say Oakland mayor put lives at risk

Head of ICE's enforcement and removal blasts Mayor Libby Schaaf's decision to announce raids; Claudia Cowan rides along with federal immigration agents trying to enforce the law.

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Sheriff’s Office received almost 50 calls about Florida shooting suspect and his brother, report claims

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 50 calls about Nikolas Cruz or his brother in the 10 years before he allegedly opened fire on his former Florida high school, new records reportedly show. Call logs obtained from the sheriff’s office show authorities received 45 calls relating to Mr Cruz or his brother from 2008 to 2017, according to CNN. The number is significantly higher than the sheriff’s office has publicly admitted.

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The Latest: Bill Clinton says he is grateful for Graham

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on mourning for the Rev. Billy Graham (all times local):

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Jared Kushner's Security Clearance Downgraded - New York Times

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Jared Kushner's Security Clearance Downgraded New York Times WASHINGTON — Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, has been stripped of his top-secret security clearance after months of delays in completing his background check, and will now be limited in his ability to view highly ... Kushner, Russia bombshells rock the White HouseCNN Jared Kushner loses access to top-level security briefingsBBC News Reports: Kushner Security Clearance Downgraded Following White House ScandalNPR ABC News -Los Angeles Times -USA TODAY -HuffPost all 359 news articles »

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ICE arrests more than 150 in northern California raids, slams Oakland mayor for early warning - Chicago Tribune

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ICE arrests more than 150 in northern California raids, slams Oakland mayor for early warning Chicago Tribune Federal immigration agents arrested more than 150 people in California in the days after Oakland's mayor gave early warning of the raids, it was announced Tuesday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced that agents made the ... More than 150 ICE arrests reported in Northern California since SundayKTVU San Francisco ICE arrests 150 in immigrant raids, blasts Schaaf over warningThe Mercury News ICE begins deportation raids in Northern California, as federal officials blame Oakland mayorWashington Post CBS News -KQED -Los Angeles Times all 77 news articles »

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Mueller team asks about Trump's Russian business dealings as he weighed a run for president - CNN

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Mueller team asks about Trump's Russian business dealings as he weighed a run for president CNN (CNN) Investigators for special counsel Robert Mueller have recently been asking witnesses about Donald Trump's business activities in Russia prior to the 2016 presidential campaign as he considered a run for president, according to three people ... Wednesday briefing: Ex-Trump aide makes plea deal in Russia inquiryThe Guardian Mueller is reportedly interested in Trump's Russia business dealings before his presidential runVox Mueller probing Trump's pre-election financial ties to RussiaNew York Post Daily Mail -The Root -Washington Post -Twitter all 134 news articles »

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US intel: Russia compromised seven states prior to 2016 election - NBCNews.com

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US intel: Russia compromised seven states prior to 2016 election NBCNews.com The U.S. intelligence community developed substantial evidence that state websites or voter registration systems in seven states were compromised by Russian-backed covert operatives prior to the 2016 election — but never told the states involved ... Russians Reportedly 'Compromised' Systems In 7 States Before 2016 ElectionHuffPost NBC News: Russia compromised 7 states prior to 2016 election, US intel sources sayKING5.com all 23 news articles »

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Georgia Republicans are crossing an ethically murky line by threatening Delta over its NRA boycott - Washington Post

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Georgia Republicans are crossing an ethically murky line by threatening Delta over its NRA boycott Washington Post Republican lawmakers in Georgia are threatening to block a tax benefit for Delta Air Lines because they disagree with the company's political stance on the National Rifle Association. After Delta announced it was ending its flight deals for NRA members ... Some Georgia Republicans Seek to Punish Delta for Change on NRA DiscountsWall Street Journal Georgia Republicans are stuck in a philosophical crisis on taxes amid the battle between Delta and the NRABusiness Insider Breakingviews - Georgia gives Amazon one great reason to stay awayReuters The Hill -Delta News Hub all 319 news articles »

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Trump's attacks on Judge Curiel are still jarring to read - CNN

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Trump's attacks on Judge Curiel are still jarring to read CNN (CNN) The strange collective reality show the country continues to live in during the Trump administration took an unexpected and odd turn Tuesday. The Indiana-born federal judge who President Donald Trump once said could not be impartial because he ... Federal Judge Who Was Disparaged By Trump Greenlights Border Wall ProjectNPR Trump once called Judge Curiel a 'hater,' but jurist now sides with him in border wall rulingLos Angeles Times Judge whom Trump called biased for Mexican heritage sides with president in border wall caseWashington Post Reuters -Bloomberg -BBC News -The Hill all 82 news articles »

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11 ill after suspicious letter arrives at military base - CNN

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11 ill after suspicious letter arrives at military base CNN Washington (CNN) Eleven people fell ill after a suspicious letter was opened in an administrative building at Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday, according to the Arlington County Fire Department. A law enforcement ... 11 people sickened after hazmat incident at Fort Myer in ArlingtonWashington Post 11 Marines affected in hazmat incident at Ft. Myer near PentagonABC News Letter opened at Virginia's Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall triggers hazmat situation; 11 feel illFox News CBS News -NBCNews.com -USA TODAY -New York Times all 91 news articles »

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Alleged school shooter's mom paid $50K to adopt him from 'drug addict' - New York Post

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Alleged school shooter's mom paid $50K to adopt him from 'drug addict' New York Post Mom Lynda Cruz paid $50,000 to adopt alleged school shooter Nikolas Cruz from his “drug addict” biological mother when he was just 3 days old, and then dropped another $15,000 on his younger half-brother, Zachary, when she found out the troubled mom ... and more »

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HUD spent $31000 on new dining set for Ben Carson's office suite - ABC News

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HUD spent $31000 on new dining set for Ben Carson's office suite ABC News The Department of Housing and Urban Development spent more than $31,000 on a new table and chairs for the dining room adjacent to Secretary Ben Carson's office — revelations that came just months after an official that warned against high expenses was ... 'I do like 3 meetings a day on that': HUD official complained about effort to redecorate Carson's officeWashington Post Ben Carson's HUD, Planning Cuts, Spends $31000 on Dining Set for His OfficeNew York Times HUD spends $31561 on a dining room set for Secretary Ben Carson's officeCNBC CBS Denver -CNN -The Guardian -U.S. News & World Report all 56 news articles »

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Democrats appear to extend streak with another red/blue flip

Rachel Maddow reports on the apparently victory of Democrat Linda Belcher in a Kentucky state special election, at least the 37th flip by Democrats of a district that went heavily for Donald Trump in 2016.

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North Korea Has Been Sending Chemical Weapons Supplies to Syria, UN Report Finds - TIME

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North Korea Has Been Sending Chemical Weapons Supplies to Syria, UN Report Finds TIME Syrian civilians flee from reported regime air strikes in the rebel-held town of Jisreen, in the besieged Eastern Ghouta region on the outskirts of the capital Damascus, on February 8, 2018. Abdulmonam Eassa—AFP/Getty Images. By Casey Quackenbush. 11 ... North Korea is quietly increasing aid to Syria's chemical, missile programs, UN saysWashington Post Are North Korea and Syria Working Together Against US Foreign Policy?Newsweek North Korea helping Syria manufacture chemical weapons, reports claimABC Online New York Post -The Independent -Telegraph.co.uk all 68 news articles »

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Jared Kushner's Security Clearance Has Been Downgraded: Reports

All other White House aides working on high-level interim clearances also had their access downgraded, according to a memo reportedly sent to staffers on Friday. Earlier that same day, Trump said he would leave it up to his chief of staff, John Kelly, to decide what access Kushner should have.

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After Saying He'd 'Monitor Every Penny,' Ben Carson's Office Spent $31,000 On Dining Set

The Department of Housing and Urban Development spent more than $31,000 on a new dining set for Secretary Ben Carson’s office last year, according to procurement documents obtained by The New York Times. It was purchased by a staffer in Carson’s office shortly after another HUD employee expressed concerns over a costly redecoration request that would’ve exceeded federal limits. Tuesday’s report also comes as HUD is facing a $6.8 billion cut to its fiscal budget that would affect elderly and poor Americans.

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Former White House photographer Pete Souza drags Trump over Florida high school shooting comment

President Donald Trump said on Monday he would have personally run into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to help during the mass shooting earlier this month, even if he was unarmed.

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