Updated 11:41 am PST, Monday, November 19, 2018 FILE - This combination of file photos shows candidates for Texas' 23rd District Congressional seat in the November 2018 election from left, incumbent GOP Rep. Will Hurd and Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones. Ortiz Jones has headed to Washington for congressional orientation even though she trails incumbent Hurd by 1,000 votes in their contested race to represent a sprawling West Texas district. The race is close enough that Ortiz Jones could seek a recount. She is about 1,000 votes behind Hurd out of around 209,000 counted. She hasn't so far, instead seeking to have more provisional votes counted. less FILE - This combination of file photos shows candidates for Texas' 23rd District Congressional seat in the November 2018 election from left, incumbent GOP Rep. Will Hurd and Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones. Ortiz ... more Photo: File, AP … [Read more...] about The Latest: GOP Trump critic Rep. Hurd re-elected in Texas
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The Latest: Extradition pending in senior complex slayings
Updated 11:35 am PST, Monday, November 19, 2018 This photo provided by the Detroit Police Department shows James Fleming, a registered sex offender who is on the run after he attempted to rape a friend then fatally shot an unarmed security guard and a female resident, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at the low-income senior housing complex where he lives, Detroit police said Wednesday. (Detroit Police Department via AP) less This photo provided by the Detroit Police Department shows James Fleming, a registered sex offender who is on the run after he attempted to rape a friend then fatally shot an unarmed security guard and a female ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 This photo provided by the Detroit Police Department shows James Fleming, a … [Read more...] about The Latest: Extradition pending in senior complex slayings
Brexit: Criticism of UFU intensifies over backing of deal
There has been further criticism of the UFU’s leadership after its chief executive came out in support of Theresa May’s Brexit plan. North Antrim MLA Jim Allister said its position is “madness”, whilst prominent unionist farmer David Campbell expanded on criticism he heaped upon the union at the weekend, dubbing its leadership “out of touch”.Meanwhile, another Co Antrim farmer declared simply the union has “lost the plot”.It all comes after UFU chief executive Wesley Aston told the Nolan Show on Friday: “We want to make sure we avoid a no-deal situation... We’d support the deal going through and against that background we would ask the DUP to consider voting for this deal.”Whilst a UFU spokeswoman said the union did not tell members how to vote in the original referendum, Mr Aston, back in March 2016, told Parliament’s Northern Ireland Affairs Committee that “in the absence of any compelling reason for … [Read more...] about Brexit: Criticism of UFU intensifies over backing of deal
Judge to decide on espionage trial for Panama ex-leader
Updated 11:33 am PST, Monday, November 19, 2018 Panama's former President Ricardo Martinelli answers journalists questions as he raises his handcuffed hands, holding a book, while escorted by police to a hearing at the Supreme Court in Panama City, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. Martinelli, who was president from 2009 to 2014, is accused of embezzlement and illegally monitoring phone calls and other communications. He has denied the charges. less Panama's former President Ricardo Martinelli answers journalists questions as he raises his handcuffed hands, holding a book, while escorted by police to a hearing at the Supreme Court in Panama City, Monday, ... more Photo: Arnulfo Franco, AP Photo: Arnulfo Franco, AP Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Panama's former President Ricardo … [Read more...] about Judge to decide on espionage trial for Panama ex-leader
Netanyahu keeps coalition intact, but Hamas emerges stronger
Josef Federman, Associated Press Updated 11:26 am PST, Monday, November 19, 2018 Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett, left, and Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked gesture as they speak during a press conference at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. Bennett, a senior coalition partner in Israel's government says he will not resign, averting early elections for now. less Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett, left, and Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked gesture as they speak during a press conference at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, Monday, Nov. 19, ... more Photo: Sebastian Scheiner, AP Photo: Sebastian Scheiner, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett, left, … [Read more...] about Netanyahu keeps coalition intact, but Hamas emerges stronger