Month: October 2019

Democratic Rep. Katie Hill resigns amid ethics probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Freshman Rep. Katie Hill, a rising Democratic star in the House, announced her resignation Sunday amid an ethics probe, saying explicit private photos of her with a campaign staffer had been “weaponized” by her abusive husband and political operatives. The California Democrat, 32, had been hand-picked for a coveted leadership seat. But…

By HotelSalesCareers October 28, 2019 Off

U.S. attorney general calls for counseling, intervention to prevent mass shootings

By Sarah N. Lynch and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday announced a new effort to prevent mass shootings through court-ordered counseling and supervision of potentially violent individuals. The effort, announced in a memo to federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials, follows dozens of deadly mass shootings in the…

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Democrat Buttigieg used marijuana 'a handful of times'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that he’s used marijuana “a handful of times a long time ago,” and that it’s time for the U.S. to legalize marijuana. Buttigieg, speaking to reporters after touring a legal pot dispensary in suburban Las Vegas, was asked about whether he’d ever used marijuana.…

By HotelSalesCareers October 28, 2019 Off

Mbappe is better than Ronaldo, says De Vrij

The Dutchman was surprised that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner elected to move to Italy but says he’s not the best player he’s faced Inter defender Stefan de Vrij credited new Juventus signing Cristiano Ronaldo with having a positive impact on Serie A, but rates Kylian Mbappe ahead of him as the best forward he…

By HotelSalesCareers October 25, 2019 Off