Posts Tagged Charlottesville
Corey Stewart Denounces His Opponents, Not White Nationalist Rally
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2017
Republican Gubernatorial hopeful, Corey Stewart (Credit: facebook.com/CoreyStewartVA)
This weekend an alt-right group, widely associated with white nationalism, marched to a Confederate statue in Charlottesville — carrying torches and chanting. The rally made national headlines and now Virginia’s candidates in the upcoming race for governor are weighing in. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Charlottesville City Council, Mayor Respond to Weekend Rally: “We Have Work to Do”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2017
Charlottesville Vice Mayor Wes Bellamy told attendees at Monday evening’s Council meeting that he was encouraged by Sunday’s rally in response to the white nationalist gathering the night before, but more is needed. (Credit: Jordy Yager)
Charlottesville City Council on Monday evening expressed outrage at a white nationalist rally over the weekend that received international attention. Jordy Yager reports.
Counter Protest in Charlottesville to “Take Back Lee Park” Follows Alt-Right Rally
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 18, 2017
Protester Chris O’Shea attempts to muffle the megaphone of Jason Kessler, a local supporter of keeping the Lee statue in place. Kessler was arrested for disorderly conduct later in the evening. (Credit: Jordy Yager)
Three people were arrested Sunday night after a mostly peaceful protest in downtown Charlottesville turned momentarily violent, spilling out into the streets. Jordy Yager has details.
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From NPR News- White House Suspects Syria Is Preparing For Another Chemical Attack June 27, 2017A statement says the observed "activities" recall those before an April 4 strike that killed civilians, including children. It warns the Assad government that it would "pay a heavy price."
- Degrees of Maybe: How We Can All Make Better Predictions June 27, 2017Pundits and prognosticators make predictions all the time: about everything from elections, to sports, to global affairs. This week, we explore why they're often wrong, and how we can all do better.
- Majority Of Global Poll Respondents Find Trump Arrogant, Dangerous June 27, 2017At the end of Obama's term, 64 percent of respondents said they were confident in the U.S. president, compared to 22 percent now. Now only two countries' respondents prefer Trump over Obama.
- TSA Catches Live Lobster At Boston's Logan Airport June 26, 2017The crustacean weighed more than 20 pounds and was found alive inside a passenger's cooler at Boston's Logan Airport, according to the TSA.
- Google Says It Will No Longer Read Users' Emails To Sell Targeted Ads June 26, 2017The company says it will make the change later this year, bringing Gmail in line with its business products. But Google has already gathered a lot of data on users since it launched Gmail in 2004.
- White House Suspects Syria Is Preparing For Another Chemical Attack June 27, 2017
- From BBC News
- US warns Syria over 'potential' plan for chemical attack June 27, 2017Syria is planning another chemical attack, the US says, warning it would pay a "heavy price".
- Stormont talks: Simon Coveney warns time 'running out' June 27, 2017The DUP and Sinn Féin need to "move towards each other's position", says Irish foreign minister.
- More than 1,700 patients at risk over NHS mail blunder June 27, 2017Cancer test results, child protection notes and medication advice were among notes that went missing.
- Queen to receive £6m pay increase from public funds June 27, 2017The increase comes as the Crown Estate, whose profits fund her official work, posted a £24m profit rise.
- Grenfell Tower fire: Husband's fear over lost passport June 27, 2017Sabah feared he would not be able to attend his wife Khadija's funeral after his passport burned.
- US warns Syria over 'potential' plan for chemical attack June 27, 2017
