In business and politics, Trump stokes internal rivalries
WASHINGTON — When Donald Trump acquired a pair of Atlantic City casinos in the mid-1980s, he pitted his managers against each other in a ferocious competition over everything from booking entertainers to attracting high-rolling gamblers. That one of those managers was his wife, Ivana Trump, didn’t earn her any slack. “His tactic there, as our success surpassed the Castle’s in 1987, was to shove the Plaza’s performance in Ivana’s face, like a mirror, holding it up for her to see the reflection ..>> view originalRauner vetoes Emanuel's police and fire pension bill
In a move likely to intensify Springfield's already bitter budget war, Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed Mayor Rahm Emanuel's bill that aimed to give the city more time to bring its cash-short police and fire pension systems up to full funding. Rauner asserted that the plan fails to include cost-cutting savings and, in the long run, will force city taxpayers to pay more by deferring payment. "Borrowing billions against taxpayers is not the solution," Rauner said in a statement. But in the short run, ..>> view originalSan Francisco death: Kate Steinle's family files lawsuit
On Friday, her family filed a federal lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, San Francisco County's former sheriff, the federal Bureau of Land Management and the man who allegedly fired the deadly shot. "Kate's death was both foreseeable and preventable had the law enforcement agencies, officials and/or officers involved simply followed the laws, regulations and/or procedures which they swore to uphold," the lawsuit said. On the evening of July 1, 2015, Steinle was walking on ..>> view originalThe Latest: Police identify body pulled from Hudson crash
NEW YORK — The Latest on the crash of a small World War II-era plane in the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey (all times local): 1:45 a.m. New York City police say the pilot of a small World War II-era plane that crashed into the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey has been identified as William Gordon. The New York Police Department released a statement saying the body of the 56-year-old man, of Key West, Florida, was recovered by divers. Police say the body came from the o..>> view originalNever mind Trump, GOP uniting under banner: 'Never Hillary'
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s best ally in winning over skeptical Republicans is turning out to be Hillary Clinton. Having overcome a multimillion-dollar “Never Trump” campaign aimed at blocking him from the Republican nomination, he’s now benefiting from a wave of GOP donors, party leaders, voters and conservative groups that are uniting under a new banner: “Never Hillary.” “Nothing unites Republicans better than a Clinton,” says Scott Reed, a political strategist for the U.S. Chamber of Commer..>> view originalSheriff Robert Arnold Facing 95 Years in Prison if Convicted
ABOVE: Email allegedly sent from Sheriff Arnold's county email account to deputies after he left the Federal Courts on Friday. Hear the Press Conference which took place at 11AM (15 Min and 15 SEC): Details of the story: Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold was indicted on 14 charges Friday (5/27/2016) morning at the U.S. District courthouse located in Nashville. When Arnold arrived he was with his attorney. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jack Smith stated in a press conference held on..>> view originalTrump says he will not debate Sanders
"Based on the fact that the Democratic nominating process is totally rigged and Crooked Hillary Clinton and (Debbie) Wasserman-Schultz will not allow Bernie Sanders to win, and now that I am the presumptive Republican nominee, it seems inappropriate that I would debate the second-place finisher," Trump said in a statement.Trump also said news networks "are not proving to be too generous to charitable causes," which he previously had said would be a goal of debating Sanders.The two populist candi..>> view originalWarnings Issued as Tropical Depression Targets Southeast Coast
Warnings were issued for South Carolina's coast Friday after a weather system that could become a tropical storm formed in the Atlantic, the National Weather Service said. Heavy rain, whipping winds and dangerous waves could hit the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida over the holiday weekend, forecasters said. The weather system about 355 miles southeast of Charleston had winds of 35 mph and was a tropical depression Friday night, but it is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm overnight ..>> view originalExpecting worst, holiday travelers find fast airport lines
ATLANTA — Fast moving airport security lines at the start of the Memorial Day weekend could bode well for return travelers Monday. Travelers reported moving quickly through airport checkpoints Friday after authorities opened extra screening lanes and used bomb-sniffing dogs to give some passengers a break from removing their shoes. “Wow. I mean, wow,” said Mike Saresky, who flew into Chicago from Philadelphia, where he breezed through airport security in 12 minutes and got to leave his shoes o..>> view original
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