A federal judge has denied a request from a 24-year-old woman who fled the United States to join the Islamic State, arguing that she does not face imminent danger in the Syrian refugee camp where she is currently situated. U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton ruled on Tuesday that defense attorneys had failed to show that either Hoda Muthana or her 18-year-month-old child would face “irreparable harm” if the process were not expedited.“There hasn’t been sufficient evidence shown to me,” Walton said, adding that the case will now “adhere to the normal flow of litigation.” Speaking outside the courthouse, Muthana’s attorney Charles Swift told reporters that he is “disappointed but understand[s] the judge’s ruling.” “We’re certainly concerned about her continued position in the camp and if something changes that would overcome that we will file another request with the court as circumstances … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Refuses to Expedite Case of Islamic State Bride
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U.S. Senator Rubio, other officials visit site of Venezuelan aid
By Steven Grattan BOGOTA (Reuters) - A U.S. delegation including Senator Marco Rubio visited the Colombian border city of Cucuta on Sunday, where humanitarian aid is being stockpiled for planned delivery to economically crippled Venezuela next week. While Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is refusing to allow in the food, medicine and other supplies, opposition leader and self-declared president Juan Guaido has vowed to move hundreds of tonnes of the aid into the country on Feb 23. Guaido, who argues that Maduro's 2018 re-election was a sham, invoked constitutional provisions to declare himself the country's leader last month. Most Western countries and many of Venezuela's neighbours have recognised Guaido as the legitimate head of state, but Maduro retains the backing of Russia and China and control of Venezuelan state institutions including the military. Guaido has said he will announce details of how he plans to get the aid into the country from Colombia, Brazil and Curacao on … [Read more...] about U.S. Senator Rubio, other officials visit site of Venezuelan aid
Alliance of American Football: Full 2019 schedule, TV channels, live stream, rosters for every team
Dan Bernstein @dan_bernstein_ Updated at 10:09 a.m. ET Updated at 10:09 a.m. ET The uniforms and logos are sleek, and the pace of play of the new league should be efficient, too. The Alliance of American Football, a new professional football league, kicks off its inaugural season in 2019, with all eight teams debuting after months of assembling rosters filled with blast-from-the-past players and coaches. Purposefully scheduled during the NFL's offseason, the league hopes to attract football fans eager to turn their obsession into a year-round activity. Sporting News has assembled all the information you need to follow the Alliance of American Football in its first season, including a full weekly TV schedule, team-by-team rosters and a guide to explain the main rules difference from the NFL. MORE: Reasons to watch AAF's first season Alliance of American Football 2019 schedule CBS will … [Read more...] about Alliance of American Football: Full 2019 schedule, TV channels, live stream, rosters for every team
San Antonio Commanders, Alliance of American Football hope to build sustainable league
When the Alliance of American Football’s head of business operations Tom Veit and the league’s executives prepared the groundwork for their inaugural season, they reviewed the history of past efforts at spring football. Veit worked with the Orlando Rage of the XFL and watched as the league opened to huge fanfare and television ratings before quickly fading. Looking back at the USFL, the World League of American Football or the other failed leagues, one point was constant: “It has to be entertaining, and it has to be exciting, but it has to be real football,” Veit said. “It can’t be gimmicky. Fans want real football.” As the league prepares to open its season with the San Antonio Commanders hosting the San Diego Fleet on Saturday in the Alamodome, the focus remains squarely on establishing a sustainable on-field product. The league’s executives bring years of NFL experience and a handful of Super Bowl rings. The pay scale for players is … [Read more...] about San Antonio Commanders, Alliance of American Football hope to build sustainable league
Salvadoran front-runner seeks to end decades of 2-party rule
Marcos Aleman, Associated Press Updated 11:07 pm CST, Saturday, February 2, 2019 National Police's special forces begin a security operation outside the Metropolitan Cathedral in preparation for the presidential election, in San Salvador, El Salvador, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Salvadorans elect a new president on Sunday. less National Police's special forces begin a security operation outside the Metropolitan Cathedral in preparation for the presidential election, in San Salvador, El Salvador, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Salvadorans ... more Photo: Moises Castillo, AP Photo: Moises Castillo, AP Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Image 1 of 9 National Police's special forces begin a security operation outside the Metropolitan Cathedral in preparation for the presidential election, in San … [Read more...] about Salvadoran front-runner seeks to end decades of 2-party rule