Nine million children may lose insurance if Congress doesn't act soon

Nine million children may lose insurance if Congress doesn't act soon

15.12.2017

Thanks to CHIP, the uninsured rate for children in the USA has fallen to a record low of 4.5 percent. Sen. Orrin Hatch, one of the original authors of the bill that created CHIP, is well positioned to depoliticize debates about the program and renew its funding.

Fatal Schwenksville house fire caused by extension cord

Fatal Schwenksville house fire caused by extension cord

15.12.2017

Lukens, his wife, Tracy, and their 9-year-old daughter, Soffia, made it out of the home, though they were hurt. Tracy, Soffia and Deputy Lukens were treated at the hospital and released Wednesday. It remains under investigation. 'Our office is devastated to learn about this tragedy, ' Kilkenny said. 100 percent of the proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to the Lukens family and a GoFundMe account has been set up for them.

Britain First leader Paul Golding arrested in Belfast

Britain First leader Paul Golding arrested in Belfast

15.12.2017

Britain First said its leader Paul Golding, 35, had also been arrested as he accompanied Fransen to the courthouse. Britain First has recently been in the news because Donald Trump shared anti-Muslim videos posted online by Ms Fransen - a move that provoked an outcry.

Kid Hilariously Steals Baby Jesus From Manger During Live Nativity Scene

Kid Hilariously Steals Baby Jesus From Manger During Live Nativity Scene

15.12.2017

But "Mary" wasn't having it, and after a brief scuffle, the three-year-old busted out a headlock move. A nativity scene performed by children didn't go quite as planned at a Baptist church in White Pine, Tennessee. So far, the video has been viewed over 4.9 million times on Facebook. Teegan reached into the manger and pulled out the doll, proudly showing him to the crowd and dancing with him.

White House refutes Tillerson's offer to engage NK in diplomatic talks

White House refutes Tillerson's offer to engage NK in diplomatic talks

15.12.2017

This is not the first time the White House has contradicted Rex Tillerson on policy towards North Korea. State is now attempting to resolve the crisis in Ukraine, combating state sponsor of terrorism Iran's nefarious behavior, and rallying up global support to pressure belligerent North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program, among other things.

Music to Shazam's ears as Apple reportedly makes $400m offer

Music to Shazam's ears as Apple reportedly makes $400m offer

15.12.2017

If Apple decides to simply shut down the app after baking the technology into iOS and Apple Music, it would definitely be a shot across the bow of Spotify. In statement provided to this publication, Apple said it was "thrilled that Shazam and its talented team will be joining Apple". The company teased, "We have exciting plans in store , and we look forward to combining with Shazam upon approval of today's agreement".

Morrissey denies supporting Spacey, Weinstein

Morrissey denies supporting Spacey, Weinstein

15.12.2017

In a message on Facebook , he blamed publication Der Spiegel and called them out for not releasing audio of quotes where he sympathized with the abusers and doubted the accusers in the situations with Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein .

State police trooper shot in head in Jeffersonville

State police trooper shot in head in Jeffersonville

15.12.2017

During the stop, ISP says Kays became combative and pulled a handgun, shooting Trooper Evans. A report from police says trooper Morgenn Evans pulled a auto over driven by Oscar Kays, 79, for a traffic infraction at 7:05 p.m. Both, Trooper Morgenn Evans and Kays were transported to University of Louisville Hospital non-life threatening injuries. He was released from the hospital on Wednesday morning.

Netflix parts company with Yeatman

Netflix parts company with Yeatman

15.12.2017

Yeatman's comments were careless, uninformed and do not represent the views of the company", Netflix said in a statement after the claims were published. The four women who have come forward allege he assaulted them in the early 2000s; the Los Angeles Police Department embarked on an investigation late previous year, though charges had been filed against Masterson as early as 2004.

Haley: Trump's sexual misconduct accusers should be heard

Haley: Trump's sexual misconduct accusers should be heard

15.12.2017

Haley comments "stunned" the president's advisers, according to the Associated Press, and the United States president himself is said to be "infuriated". Rachel Crooks, a former Trump Tower receptionist who said the celebrity businessman kissed her on the mouth in 2006 without consent, called for Congress to "put aside party affiliations and investigate Trump's history of sexual misconduct".