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Trump offshore drilling plans met with disbelief from coast to coast

DENVER - Muslimchronicle

The Trump administration's announcement that it would open up millions of acres of America's offshore waters for oil and gas drilling was met with incredulity as the news went viral Friday. "AIN'T. GONNA. HAPPEN" By Sunday, experts were dismissing the brash president's plans as untenable and ridiculous. "Oil drilling off America's West Coast is simply dead in the water...pardon theRead more

Taylor Swift donates to assault victims after groping win

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Pop star Taylor Swift has made good on her pledge to support groups that help sexual assault victims following her victory in a Colorado groping trial this week. The 27-year-old Fearless singer made what officials described as a generous donation to the US Joyful Heart Foundation, whose mission is to educate, support and campaign on sexual violence issues. “Joyful Heart is honouredRead more

Taylor Swift wins groping lawsuit

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Pop superstar Taylor Swift was celebrating Monday after winning a sexual assault lawsuit against a former radio DJ she accused of groping her before a gig. A federal court judge in Denver allowed her complaint that David Mueller had fondled her buttocks during a photo opportunity in the city's Pepsi Center arena in 2013. source: AFPRead more

Taylor Swift ‘shaken’ and ‘humiliated’ says mum

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Taylor Swift’s mother gave an emotional testimony when she took the witness box on Wednesday, saying she and her daughter’s managers had told the bosses of a disc jockey accused of groping the singer-songwriter that they hoped he would be fired but didn’t ask them to do so. Andrea Swift stated at a civil trial in federal court in DenverRead more

Taylor Swift groping case

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Jurors deciding whether a radio host groped Taylor Swift during a photo op — and whether she and her team got him fired — will have to determine not just whose story to believe but what to make of a photograph that both sides say proves their case. The photo shows David Mueller with his right hand behind the singer,Read more

United jet lands in Denver with engine on fire

Denver - Muslimchronicle

The engine of a regional jet caught fire shortly on a taxiway after landing at Denver International Airport on Sunday afternoon. SkyWest spokeswoman Marissa Snow says the 59 passengers on the flight from Aspen were safely evacuated. No one was injured. Airport spokesman Heath Montgomery says the flight arrived at 2.15pm. The fire was extinguished, but the cause is stillRead more

Cavaliers in a 'bad spot' as Bulls complete sweep

Chicago - Arab Today

LeBron James says the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers are "in a bad spot" after losing their third consecutive game, falling 99-93 on Thursday, at Chicago. The Bulls completed a 4-0 regular-season sweep of Cleveland, boosting their chances of reaching the playoffs and dropping the Cavaliers (47-27) behind Boston (48-27) at the top of the Eastern Conference. "We're in aRead more

Twitter erupts after a United Airlines barred girls wearing leggings

Washington – Arab Today

United Airlines found itself at the center of a social media storm after it barred two girls from boarding a flight in Denver on Sunday because they were wearing leggings. Another girl who was also wearing leggings was allowed to board the flight from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis after she changed, a witness said. The incident was reported onRead more

Airline sparks outcry after barring girls with leggings

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Trump supporters, protesters clash in Denver; 3 arrested

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Police in Denver said they’ve arrested three people after clashes between Donald Trump supporters and protesters. Police moved in outside the Western Conservative Summit after a man grabbed pro-Trump bumper stickers from a woman outside the city’s convention center, ripped them up and threw them in her face. A pushing match followed and people spilled into the street. Police swarmedRead more