Feds expect more Atlantic tropical storms than last 3 years
MIAMI – U.S. government forecasters expect a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season, after three relatively slow years. But they also say climate conditions that influence storm development are making it difficult to predict how many hurricanes and tropical storms will arise over the next six months. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's outlook Friday called for a near-normal season with 10 to 16 named storms, with four to eight hurricanes and one to four "major" ones with wind..>> 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 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 originalIn 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 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 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 originalThe Daily Trail: Trump to Sanders: Sorry, I don't debate people who don't win
If you're reading this around the time it's sent — at close-of-business time Friday, on a holiday weekend — then you're probably someone who's savvy enough about political news to know that we are entering prime news dump hours. For any lawmaker, candidate or official looking to bury some inconvenient headline, now may be the last, best moment to do that until Independence Day. Which means the hours that most Americans are officially transitioning to summer mode are among the most stressful for..>> view original
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