Updated 7:41 pm PDT, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Democratic presidential candidate former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke, center, answers a question, during a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Art, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Miam, as from left, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Hawaii, listen. less Democratic presidential candidate former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke, center, answers a question, during a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Art, ... more Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Democratic presidential candidate former Texas Rep. Beto … [Read more...] about Technical snafu interrupts NBC’s first presidential debate
Fact check: Claims from the 1st Democratic debate
The Associated Press Published 10:39 PM EDT Jun 26, 2019 Washington – Ten Democrats seeking the presidency tussled on a Miami stage Wednesday night in the opening debate of the 2020 campaign, with 10 more on tap Thursday. A look at some of their statements and how they compare with the facts: JULIAN CASTRO, former federal housing secretary: “I would do something starting with something we should have done a long time ago, which was to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. And also pursue legislation so women are paid equal pay for equal work in this country. It’s past time we do that.” THE FACTS: It would be past time if it hadn’t already happened. It has been illegal to pay men more than women for the same work, or vice versa, since the passage of the Equal Pay Act in 1963. Disparities, however, persist despite the law. ––– TIM RYAN, U.S. representative from Ohio: “The bottom 60% haven’t seen a raise since 1980. The top 1% … [Read more...] about Fact check: Claims from the 1st Democratic debate
Lawsuits: Dallas man charged in killings had more victims
Jamie Stengle, Associated Press Updated 9:47 pm CDT, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 FILE - Billy Chemirmir is shown in an undated file booking photo provided by the Dallas County, Texas, Sheriff's Office. Lawsuits allege Chemirmir, already charged in the deaths of 12 elderly women, also killed six additional elderly people, which would bring the number of his victims to 18. The six lawsuits filed Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Dallas County against The Tradition-Prestonwood independent living facility accuse it of failing to keep residents safe. The lawsuits say plaintiffs anticipate Billy Chemirmir will soon be indicted in the deaths of the five women and one man. (Dallas County Sheriff's Office via AP) less FILE - Billy Chemirmir is shown in an undated file booking photo provided by the Dallas County, Texas, Sheriff's Office. Lawsuits allege Chemirmir, already charged in the deaths of 12 elderly women, also killed ... more … [Read more...] about Lawsuits: Dallas man charged in killings had more victims
Czech Cabinet survives no-confidence vote over PM’s scandal
Updated 9:47 pm CDT, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Czech Republic's Prime Minister Andrej Babis addresses lawmakers during a parliament session in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The Czech coalition government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis is facing a parliamentary no-confidence vote over European Union subsidies paid to his former business empire. less Czech Republic's Prime Minister Andrej Babis addresses lawmakers during a parliament session in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The Czech coalition government led by populist Prime Minister ... more Photo: Petr David Josek, AP Photo: Petr David Josek, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 Czech Republic's Prime Minister Andrej Babis addresses lawmakers during a parliament … [Read more...] about Czech Cabinet survives no-confidence vote over PM’s scandal
Vanderbilt wins 2nd College World Series
Eric Olson, AP Sports Writer Published 9:28 pm CDT, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Vanderbilt players celebrate after defeating Michigan to win Game 3 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) Vanderbilt players celebrate after defeating Michigan to win Game 3 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) Photo: Nati Harnik/Associated Press Photo: Nati Harnik/Associated Press Image 1 of / 10 Caption Close Image 1 of 10 Vanderbilt players celebrate after defeating Michigan to win Game 3 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) Vanderbilt players celebrate after defeating … [Read more...] about Vanderbilt wins 2nd College World Series