Новости за 27.01.2017

Alarmed by allegations that Wells Fargo retaliated against whistleblowers, the Labor Department set up a dedicated website last year for the bank’s workers to report abuse and seek advice. Earlier this month, the website disappeared — and Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding to know why. Warren fired off a letter to the Labor Department on […]

Rep. Elijah Cummings said President Donald Trump’s plans to investigate the baseless claims of widespread voter fraud are “nonsense.” “We spent all that time on nonsense when at the same time there are people who cannot even vote in the United States of America. We’re better than that,” the Maryland Democrat told CNN’s Chris Cuomo […]

Donald Trump’s young presidency has been marked by palace intrigue, a wave of public squabbles with government agencies, rogue social media accounts and critical news reports press secretary Sean Spicer called “demoralizing” to the White House. Less than a week after he was sworn in, Trump has been at the center of an assortment of […]

President Donald Trump is skipping out on an annual gathering of DC’s most powerful and influential figures in Washington, a White House source told CNN on Firday. Trump was planning to attend the Alfalfa Club’s annual dinner Saturday night in Washington, but a White House source said a decision was made Thursday not to attend. […]

For over two millennia, scrolls from the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum eluded analysis. Left buried under the ashes when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the scrolls were preserved — but in a charred and illegible state. But thanks to modern science, researchers are now able to read what’s on the scrolls without even […]

Donald Trump is expected to sign up to three executive actions Friday at the Department of Defense, a White House official told CNN, including one limiting the flow of refugees into the United States and instituting what he called “extreme vetting” of immigrants on the campaign trail. Trump is also expected to sign two executive […]

Nikki Haley, the new US ambassador to the United Nations, walked into UN headquarters for the first time Friday and promptly said, “For those who don’t have our backs, we’re taking names.” The former Republican governor of South Carolina vowed there is a “new US UN.” Haley told reporters, “Our goal with the administration is […]

Melania Trump is gracing the cover of Vanity Fair Mexico at an awkward time. The first lady is pictured for the February issue of the magazine, poised with a fork over a bowl of jewels, as if preparing to eat them like pasta. One of the cover lines proclaims her the “nueva Jackie Kennedy.” Vanity […]

The crush of tourists pouring into central Barcelona has become a real problem, pushing up property prices, pumping up noise levels and pushing out residents. The Spanish city of 1.6 million people welcomes about 30 million visitors per year. Residents in popular downtown areas are now outnumbered by visitors, and a new local survey shows […]

It’s no surprise that candidate Donald Trump’s disdain for the truth has carried over into his presidency, with its Orwellian embrace of “alternative facts.” Nor should we be shocked that his claim that he is “to a large extent, an environmentalist” has been brutally refuted by every action he’s taken since he won the election. […]

Health insurers want to see how Congress intends to replace Obamacare before they commit to offering policies for 2018, a new survey has found. One of the biggest issues is the individual mandate, which requires nearly all Americans to buy insurance or pay a penalty. If Republican lawmakers repeal the mandate without a replacement plan, […]

President Donald Trump’s John Hancock is getting some attention, but it turns out the President, who made his mark bucking tradition during the election, is sticking with a long-standing White House pen supplier. When he signs executive orders, Trump is using a Century II black lacquer and gold roller ball pen, made by manufacturer A. […]

When you hear the name “McDonald’s,” a few things may come to mind: fast food, a Happy Meal, a Big Mac, Ronald McDonald or even shoestring fries. These days, though, the “M” that makes up the golden arches might as well stand for “menu changes.” The chain claims it’s on a “food journey” and is […]

British Prime Minister Theresa May told US Republicans Thursday that the United States and the UK must “stand strong together” but said that the days of protracted military interventions in foreign countries were over. May heaped praise upon Republicans for their election victories in November, saying it was an “honor” to address them as “dawn […]

British Prime Minister Theresa May told US Republicans Thursday that the United States and the UK must “stand strong together” but said that the days of protracted military interventions in foreign countries were over. May heaped praise upon Republicans for their election victories in November, saying it was an “honor” to address them as “dawn […]

MORRISDALE — The Clearfield Bison wrestlers will head to West Branch High School to participate in the 2nd Annual Ultimate Warrior Tournament on Friday and Saturday. The Bison will be hard pressed to defend their 2016 title, as a 28-team field with combatants from all over the state will do battle. The Bison have three returning […]

1. When Trump met Theresa: President Trump is hosting his first foreign leader Friday — British Prime Minister Theresa May. They’re expected to talk about improving their trading relationship, among other topics. They’ll hold a press conference at 1 p.m. ET. Currency traders will be among those watching closely — the pound has fallen sharply […]

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Conservation District is now taking orders for its 10th annual tree sale.  The trees offered are suitable for many uses, including aesthetic pleasure, wildlife food and habitat, windbreaks, erosion control and stream buffers.  Each year the district strives to provide something different than the year before. It still offers old […]

PENFIELD – WinterFest is being held this weekend at Parker Dam State Park and hosted by the Clearfield YMCA. It promises activities and fun for everyone. The family fun will start with the “Freeze Your Gizzard” 5K run at 10 a.m. Saturday.  It will be followed with “Salami Sling Time” at 11 a.m.   The […]

CLEARFIELD – Six members of the Goddess Group won the right to create, name, design the label and bottle a new wine by being the highest bidders at last fall’s Anne S. Thacik Charity Auction.  The win empowered them to select the juices used, design the label for the wine, make the final decision in […]

Mexico’s top diplomat has said the suggestion that his government would pay for President Donald Trump’s planned border wall was “totally unacceptable,” leading to the cancellation of the two countries’ leaders’ first meeting. Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray told journalists Thursday that Mexico respected the US’ prerogative to protect its borders but that Mexico “simply […]

Two New York City establishments are among the newest members of one of the world’s most elite travel clubs. The St. Regis New York and Modern restaurant both garnered AAA’s highest “Five Diamond” rating for hotels and restaurants, AAA announced Friday. Just 120 hotels and 63 restaurants earned AAA’s highest rating over the past year, […]

When it’s chilly outside, I like to roast pork tenderloin with sweet potatoes, apples and an orange. The sweetness and spices make any evening cozy. —Danielle Boyles, Sparta, Wisconsin View the recipe at TasteofHome.com >>

CURWENSVILLE – The Curwensville Golden Tide wrestling team may have lost the war, but won the battle Thursday night at home against an outstanding Moshannon Valley squad, losing to the Black Knights 47-24. The Tide actually won six of the 10 bouts wrestled, but Moshannon Valley picked up four forfeits along with four of the […]

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to speak on the phone Saturday in their first conversation since Trump took office, an administration official told CNN. Trump has vowed to have better relations with Russia than his predecessor. This month, he suggested he would lift sanctions imposed by the Obama administration […]