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VA owes $190 million to disabled veterans improperly charged home loan fees
The Department of Veterans Affairs owes about $189 million to 53,000 disabled veterans who were charged home loan fees they were exempt from having to pay, an investigation has found. Source: Fox News - National VA owes 0 million to disabled veterans improperly...
VA owes $190 million to disabled veterans improperly charged home loan fees
The Department of Veterans Affairs owes about $189 million to 53,000 disabled veterans who were charged home loan fees they were exempt from having to pay, an investigation has found. Source: Fox News - National VA owes 0 million to disabled veterans improperly...
Indiana man, 88, reportedly dies of heart attack while scattering wife's ashes
An 88-year-old man reportedly died of a heart attack as he was scattering his wife's ashes across a lake in Indiana. Source: Fox News - National Indiana man, 88, reportedly dies of heart attack while scattering wife's ashes
Woman sues TSA over strip search at Oklahoma airport
A Las Vegas woman has sued the Transportation Security Administration after she says they made her strip down in Oklahoma before a flight back to Nevada, KTNV reports. Source: Fox News - National Woman sues TSA over strip search at Oklahoma airport
Fotis Dulos hires Alex Jones' attorney to defend him in disappearance of his wife, Jennifer
Source: Fox News - National Fotis Dulos hires Alex Jones' attorney to defend him in disappearance of his wife, Jennifer
Crowd sent running after false report of active shooter at D.C. pride event
A false report of an active shooter at an LGBTQ pride event in Washington D.C. sparked panic and sent people running through the streets Saturday. Source: Fox News - National Crowd sent running after false report of active shooter at D.C. pride event
California utility proactively cuts power because of weather
Pacific Gas & Electric cut power Saturday to about 1,600 customers in Northern California to reduce risk of wildfires amid windy, dry and warming weather conditions that raised the year's first red flag warnings. Source: Fox News - National California utility...
Trafficking's invisible victims: Boys trapped in the sex trade
Source: Fox News - National Trafficking's invisible victims: Boys trapped in the sex trade
Milo Yiannopoulos named grand marshal of Boston's 'Straight Pride' parade
Organizers of Boston's "Straight Pride" parade on Friday named controversial right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who is openly gay, as the grand marshal. Source: Fox News - National Milo Yiannopoulos named grand marshal of Boston's 'Straight...
Nine hospitalized in Boston subway derailment
Source: Fox News - National Nine hospitalized in Boston subway derailment
Europe
Putin offers Russian citizenship to Ukrainians in separatist-held areas
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked anger in Kiev by offering Russian citizenship to residents of areas in eastern Ukraine which are held by Russian-backed separatists. Source: CNN Europe Putin offers Russian citizenship to Ukrainians in separatist-held areas
EUR 428 billion in taxes generated by motor vehicles in EU-15, new figures show
New data released today shows that motor vehicle taxation brings in €428 billion per year to governments in the EU-15 countries alone. This figure - up 3.5% compared with the previous year - represents more than two and a half times the total EU budget. Source: EU...
EUR 428 billion in taxes generated by motor vehicles in EU-15, new figures show
New data released today shows that motor vehicle taxation brings in €428 billion per year to governments in the EU-15 countries alone. This figure - up 3.5% compared with the previous year - represents more than two and a half times the total EU budget. Source: EU...
EUR 428 billion in taxes generated by motor vehicles in EU-15, new figures show
New data released today shows that motor vehicle taxation brings in €428 billion per year to governments in the EU-15 countries alone. This figure - up 3.5% compared with the previous year - represents more than two and a half times the total EU budget. Source: EU...
Austrian politician draws fury with 'deeply racist' poem
Source: CNN Europe Austrian politician draws fury with 'deeply racist' poem
Investors looking to Ireland for EU Citizenship
Global investors who, prior to Brexit, may have focused their attention on the UK as a gateway to Europe, are now turning to Ireland for European residency. Source: EU Finance and Monetary News Investors looking to Ireland for EU Citizenship
Investors looking to Ireland for EU Citizenship
Global investors who, prior to Brexit, may have focused their attention on the UK as a gateway to Europe, are now turning to Ireland for European residency. Source: EU Finance and Monetary News Investors looking to Ireland for EU Citizenship
At least 28 people killed in Portugal tourist bus crash
Source: CNN Europe At least 28 people killed in Portugal tourist bus crash
Fire engulfs Notre Dame cathedral
Source: CNN Europe Fire engulfs Notre Dame cathedral
Center-left party wins Finland parliamentary election
Source: CNN Europe Center-left party wins Finland parliamentary election
Asia
Mercedes find hydraulic issue on Hamilton's car
MONTREAL: Lewis Hamilton was facing a bit of drama as drivers prepared to take to the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday after his Mercedes team discovered a hydraulic leak in his car. A relaxed Hamilton seemed unconcerned as he appeared in the pit lane for...
England beat Swiss on penalties to finish third in Nations League
England finished third in the Nations League after beating Switzerland 6-5 on penalties on Sunday as the game ended goalless after extra time. Source: Channel News Asia England beat Swiss on penalties to finish third in Nations League
Football: England take Nations League third place on penalties
GUIMARAES, Portugal: England deservedly claimed the consolation prize of third place at the Nations League 6-5 on penalties on Sunday (Jun 9) after a 0-0 draw against a limited Switzerland in Guimaraes. Gareth Southgate's men dominated the 120 minutes in northern...
Tennis: Nadal sweeps to 12th French Open and 18th Grand Slam title
PARIS: Rafael Nadal swept to an historic 12th Roland Garros title and 18th Grand Slam crown on Sunday with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Austria's Dominic Thiem. The 33-year-old Spaniard becomes the first player, man or woman, to win the same Slam 12 times after...
Football: Brazil ease past Jamaica in Women's World Cup
GRENOBLE, France: Cristiane hit a hat-trick to ensure Brazil barely missed injured star Marta and opened their Women's World Cup campaign by brushing aside Jamaica 3-0 in Grenoble on Sunday (Jun 9). Cristiane started in place of Marta, who has not recovered from a...
Nadal beats Thiem to claim record-stretching 12th French Open title
Spain's Rafael Nadal beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 to claim a record-extending 12th French Open men's singles title on Sunday. Source: Channel News Asia Nadal beats Thiem to claim record-stretching 12th French Open title
Hundreds arrested as Kazakhs elect first new leader in decades
ALMATY, Kazakhstan: Police in Kazakhstan arrested hundreds of opposition protesters on Sunday (Jun 9) as the country voted to elect its first new president in 30 years following the departure of historic leader Nursultan Nazarbayev. His hand-picked successor Kassym...
PM Lee Hsien Loong on leave until Jun 16
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be on leave for a week starting Monday (Jun 10), according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday night. During his absence, Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance will be...
American Airlines extends Boeing 737 MAX cancellations
FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines Group said Sunday (Jun 9) it is extending cancellations of about 115 daily flights into September due to the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX. The largest US airline had previously said it was cancelling flights through Aug 19 after...
Ikhsan the hero as Singapore beat Thailand to win U22 tournament
SINGAPORE: He slipped, he fell and then he scored. A composed, clinical finish from substitute Ikhsan Fandi was enough to hand Singapore’s U22 side the win as they beat Thailand 1-0 at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday (Jun 9) to win the Merlion Cup. A 36th minute...