Thursday, March 9, 2017 On Monday, U.S. president Donald Trump signed in the Oval Office a revised version of his executive order barring entry to the United States by refugees and individuals from certain Muslim-majority countries. While the previous ban, which caused chaos at airports and drew considerable criticism from within and outside of the…
CEO of GM outlines plan for “New GM” after auto company declared bankruptcy
Thursday, June 4, 2009 In a New York press conference at 16:15 UTC, June 1st, Fritz Henderson, the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, which filed for bankruptcy and Chapter 11 protection from its creditors earlier today, outlined a plan for what he called a “New GM”. Speaking to the press under safe harbor provisions…
Jordan’s King Abdullah meets survivors of Beslan school siege
Sunday, November 5, 2006 On November 5, 2006, King Abdullah II of Jordan met with 90 survivors of the Beslan school hostage crisis during their week long vacation in Jordan, organised at the King’s expense. The King watched the students perform traditional dances and reviewed artworks that they had created celebrating the theme of cross-cultural…
Tornadoes cause millions in damages in Waco, Texas
Saturday, May 6, 2006 Early Saturday morning winds up to 90 miles per hour struck Waco, Texas and central McLennan County, United States, causing widespread damage and leaving many households without electricity. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported; however, there is a tremendous amount of damage in 15 areas of the city, leading…
House approves Senate amended economic stimulus package
Friday, February 8, 2008 The United States House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan US$152 billion economic stimulus package that gives one-time rebates to United States citizens, US$600 for individuals or US$1,200 for couples plus US$300 for each child. US$300 checks would be sent to people on low-income including retirees on Social Security which was…
Advantages Of Naming A Probate Lawyer As Executor Over Your Estate
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Buck Owens, country music icon, dies at 76
Saturday, March 25, 2006 Country music singer-songwriter icon and 1996 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Buck Owens has passed away at his Bakersfield, California residence. He was 76. Family spokesman Jim Shaw made the announcement. Considered by many the original rhinestone cowboy, Owens was responsible for over 20 number one hits including his first,…
UK allows corporations to award high school credits
Monday, January 28, 2008 The government of the United Kingdom has given corporations like fast food chain McDonald’s the right to award high school qualifications to employees who complete a company training program. Two other businesses, railway firm Network Rail and regional airline Flybe, were also approved. The decision was made by the Qualifications and…
Wikinews Shorts: April 14, 2012
A compilation of brief news reports for Saturday, April 14, 2012. Contents 1 Yemen al-Qaeda attack leaves twelve dead 2 Iran nuclear negotiations continue 3 US Secret Service agents relieved in light of alleged misconduct 4 Severe ‘life-threatening’ weather forecast for Midwestern US 5 Antarctic emperor penguin population approximated from space Twelve people were killed in…
Where To Find California Wines In New York
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