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Man charged with sending bombs to Trump critics pleads guilty (Thu, 21 Mar 2019)
A Florida man pleaded guilty on Thursday to using weapons of mass destruction and other crimes in connection with mailing explosives to prominent Democrats and other critics of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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House Democrats pressure White House on Kushner's use of WhatsApp (Thu, 21 Mar 2019)
The Democratic head of a U.S. congressional investigative panel on Thursday pressed the White House for information on whether President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, used the unofficial WhatsApp messaging tool to communicate sensitive or classified information with foreign leaders.
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NTSB: Impaired truck driver likely cause of GOP train crash (Thu, 21 Mar 2019)
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A trash truck driver who had marijuana in his system likely caused a fatal collision last year with an Amtrak train that was carrying Republican lawmakers, federal investigators concluded Thursday. The National Transportation Safety Board’s final report said the crash in rural Virginia was likely caused by the truck driver’s decision to go around a rail crossing’s lowered safety gates. The agency also cited the driver’s “inaction” while stopped on the tracks. Drugs likely played a role as well, the NTSB said. The driver’s blood contained the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana as well as an anti-seizure medication for which investigators found no prescription. The ensuing collision killed a passenger in the trash truck and severely injured another. Several people on the train were hurt, including a congressman who suffered a concussion. The train was carrying Congress members to a strategy retreat at the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The crash occurred in Crozet, just outside of Charlottesville. The report said marijuana impairment is evident through slower decision-making and noted the driver’s “indecision when he encountered obstacles while trying to cross the tracks.” “The truck driver’s lack of response after stopping the truck and being positioned between two obstacles for several seconds is an example of slow decision-making,” the report said. William Tanner, Naylor’s attorney during the criminal trial, did not immediately respond to a phone call from The Associated Press seeking comment. The NTSB’s findings may have little impact on the driver. NTSB spokesman Keith Holloway wrote in an email that the agency “does not have any enforcement authority” and that “there is no legal action that can be taken by the board.” Naylor had been indicted locally on involuntary manslaughter and DUI charges. A charge of maiming under the influence was dropped after a judge ruled out certain scientific testimony and blood evidence, the Daily Progress reported . Last month, a jury found Naylor not guilty of involuntary manslaughter. He still faces civil suits filed by people who were on the train. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com
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Illinois bank robber, 82, gets jail, home confinement (Thu, 21 Mar 2019)
BENTON, Ill. (AP) — An 82-year-old man who says he was desperate when he robbed an Illinois bank has been sentenced to 10 weekends in jail. Federal Judge Phil Gilbert told Arthur Bays that he’s never seen a criminal as old as him. He says he struggled with a sentence Thursday. Bays had a toy gun in his waistband when he demanded money from a teller at State Bank of Whittington in Benton last July. He got $12,500. Bays told the judge that he was talked into buying a new car after learning that it would cost $2,000 to fix the air conditioning on his vehicle. After five payments, he says he was broke. The Southern Illinoisan reports that the prosecutor sought a prison term. Besides weekends in jail, Bays will spend six months on home confinement. ___ Information from: Southern Illinoisan, http://www.southernillinoisan.com Brought to you by www.srnnews.com
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Man charged with sending bombs to Trump critics pleads guilty (Thu, 21 Mar 2019)
A Florida man pleaded guilty on Thursday to using weapons of mass destruction and other crimes in connection with mailing explosives to prominent Democrats and other critics of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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House Democrats pressure White House on Kushner's use of WhatsApp (Thu, 21 Mar 2019)
The Democratic head of a U.S. congressional investigative panel on Thursday pressed the White House for information on whether President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, used the unofficial WhatsApp messaging tool to communicate sensitive or classified information with foreign leaders.
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EU wrestles with short Brexit delay as 'no deal' looms (Thu, 21 Mar 2019)
European Union leaders wrangled on Thursday over what kind of Brexit delay to offer Britain as their hopes faded that Prime Minister Theresa May can win over her own parliament to ensure an orderly withdrawal.
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U.S. sanctions Congo election officials, says they obstructed vote (Thu, 21 Mar 2019)
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on three senior officials from Democratic Republic of Congo’s electoral commission, accusing them of corruption and obstructing December’s presidential election.
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Trump signs executive order to protect free speech, values (Thu, 21 Mar 2019)
President Trump has signed an executive order defending the expression of free speech, including conservative values, on college campuses. White House correspondent Greg Clugston reports. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com
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President Trump orders colleges to protect free speech on campus (Thu, 21 Mar 2019)
President Trump is taking action to protect free speech on college campuses. White House correspondent Greg Clugston reports. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com
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