CNN Blames Trump for Hurricanes; His Climate Policies Will Lead to ‘80,000 Unnecessary Deaths’

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Blame Trump for Hurricane Florence? That’s CNN’s suggestion. CNN’s political analyst, John Avlon, made the stunning claim Thursday during a segment called “Reality Check.” Is Trump “complicit in this storm?” asked Alisyn Camerota in the segment introduction. “His policies have … Read More

Catastrophic Flood Threat Increases This Weekend as Florence Slowly Tracks Across the Carolinas, Appalachia

At a Glance Florence will slowly move farther inland in the Carolinas on Saturday. This will produce catastrophic flash flooding and major river flooding. Life-threatening storm surge has already occurred in eastern North Carolina. Flash flood emergencies have been issued … Read More

Trump asks aides to press ahead with $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods

(CNN) President Donald Trump is urging his administration to move ahead with slapping tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, according to a person familiar with the plans. The timing of an announcement remains unclear. Trump met with top aides earlier this … Read More

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasts John Kerry over Iran meetings as ‘unseemly’

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a press conference at the State Department in Washington, DC, September 14, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: AFP_19412L(Photo: AFP/Getty Images) WASHINGTON – Secretary of State … Read More

White House Threatens Iran With Retaliation Over Militant Attacks

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Protesters stormed and burned the Iranian Consulate in Basra, Iraq, on Friday. Some have accused the United States or Saudi Arabia of being behind the attack.Credit Credit Nabil Al-Jurani/Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has signaled a new phase in its … Read More

Dollar edges higher on trade tensions, Swedish crown rises after vote

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The Swedish crown strengthened after an election in the country on Sunday that saw support for the nationalist Sweden Democrats surge. An emerging market currency index dipped more than 0.4 percent on Monday after booking its biggest weekly loss in … Read More

Germany could join a military alliance with the US, UK, and France if Syria tries another chemical attack

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A German air force Tornado jet takes off from the German army Bundeswehr airbase in Jagel, northern Germany December 10, 2015. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer Germany is exploring the possibility of joining a military alliance with the US, France, and the United Kingdom … Read More

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