Published 11:52 am PDT, Sunday, September 15, 2019 Mattie Coldiron sits on the front porch of her historic house on Main Street in Greenup, Ky. on Sept. 6, 2019. (Kevin Goldy/The Daily Independent via AP) Mattie Coldiron sits on the front porch of her historic house on Main Street in Greenup, Ky. on Sept. 6, 2019. (Kevin Goldy/The Daily Independent via AP) Photo: Kevin Goldy, AP Photo: Kevin Goldy, AP Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Image 1 of 7 Mattie Coldiron sits on the front porch of her historic house on Main Street in Greenup, Ky. on Sept. 6, 2019. (Kevin Goldy/The Daily Independent via AP) Mattie Coldiron sits on the front porch of her historic house on Main Street in Greenup, Ky. on Sept. 6, 2019. (Kevin Goldy/The Daily Independent via AP) … [Read more...] about The Tourist Home: Woman reflects on a lifetime of memories
Drone attack on Saudi Arabian oil site raises tensions in region
News / UK and world by Press Association September 15, 2019, 7:51 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter A weekend drone attack on Saudi Arabia that cut into global energy supplies and halved the kingdom’s oil production could fuel a crisis in the region, it has been claimed. Iran has denied US allegations it launched the assault as tensions remained high over Tehran’s collapsing nuclear deal. Satellite photos suggested damage at the heart of the kingdom’s crucial oil processing facility. Iran called the US claims “maximum lies”, while a commander in its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard reiterated its forces could strike US military bases across the Middle East with their arsenal of ballistic missiles. A prominent US senator suggested striking Iranian oil refineries in response to the assault, claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, on Saudi Arabia’s largest oil processing facility. “Because of … [Read more...] about Drone attack on Saudi Arabian oil site raises tensions in region
Live blog: Patriots 16, Dolphins 0 (2)
[Hit refresh to get the latest updates on this Sunday’s showdown] 2:46 p.m.: A 28-yard field goal from Stephen Gostkowski makes it 16-0 with just over eight miniutes left in the third quarter. A sloppy end to that New England drive — it looks like the heat and the health issues along the offensive line may be taking its toll. Frankly, the Patriots are leaving points on the field, as was the case in Week One. But it’s OK because the defense is still playing very well. 2:41 p.m.: Gordon’s first two catches of the afternoon have gotten the New England offense in the red zone. 2:38 p.m.: Perfect tip-ball play there for the Patriots, and Devin McCourty comes away with the ball to give the New England offense a short field. The Patriots could really use another seven here to slam the door shut on the Dolphins. It’s starting to become a bit of a slog, especially with three backup offensive linemen in there, but a TD could effectively close this one out. … [Read more...] about Live blog: Patriots 16, Dolphins 0 (2)
Gun control must include background checks, Dems tell Trump
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in Congress are telling President Donald Trump that any proposal on gun control must include a House-passed bill to expand background checks for gun purchases. In a statement, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer say they spoke Sunday with President Donald Trump, who may announce as soon as this coming week what measures he supports. The Democrats say any proposal lacking the House legislation "will not get the job done." Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has declined to hold a vote, saying it's not clear Trump would sign the proposal into law. Pelosi and Schumer say that if Trump endorses the House legislation and gets McConnell to act, they'd join the president "for a historic signing ceremony at the Rose Garden." … [Read more...] about Gun control must include background checks, Dems tell Trump
At least eight dead after boat capsizes in southern Indian state
NEWDELHI (Reuters) – At least eight people died on Sunday and 25 were missing after a boat capsized in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, an official at the state’s disaster management authority said. The tourist boat was carrying more than 60 people including crew when the incident happened on the river Godavari, Santhi Swaroop, executive director at the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority told Reuters by phone. “We have identified eight bodies so far, and rescued 27 people. Rescue efforts by officials to find those missing are on,” Swaroop said, adding the cause of the accident was unclear. Local TV showed images of the overturned boat and survivors and family members crying at a local hospital. Boat accidents are common in India, with limited regulations and lackadaisical safety checks leading to fatal accidents across the country. However, local media reported that in this case passengers were wearing life jackets. Two major … [Read more...] about At least eight dead after boat capsizes in southern Indian state