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Firefighters Killed As High-rise Falls

... tasks. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that the Plasco building - a downtown commercial garment building and one of Tehran's oldest high-rises - "no longer exists.". Official news agency IRNA cited the head of Tehran Emergency Services as saying 70 people had been injured in the fire. A spokesman for Tehran Emergency Services, Hassan Abbasi, told IRNA that 23 seriously injured people were receiving hospital treatment. The remaining 47 had minor injuries and were treated at the site, Abbasi said. Report: 70 injured. Fars cited Maleki as saying that some 10 fire departments responded immediately to the blaze. But, he added, some people didn't realize the building was on fire because Tehran's air pollution masked the smoke from the blaze. Maleki also reportedly said the fire is now out, but rescue operations are in full swing. "The building collapsed on itself (vertically) and did not damage the adjacent buildings," IRNA quoted Maleki as saying. IRNA said staff members at two nearby embassies and residents ...

Defeated Leader Jammeh Says He Will Step Down

... African countries contributing to the military effort, while the Nigerian air force said 200 of its troops would join forces from ECOWAS. Talks to urge Jammeh to leave. Two West African leaders and a UN representative met on Friday with Jammeh to convince him to step down peacefully, an official on the longtime ruler's team told CNN. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, special representative of the UN secretary-general and head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel, was a key figure in talks by regional leaders to convince Jammeh to leave, the official said. The presidents of Guinea and Mauritania have been in Gambia since Friday as well, working to convince Jammeh to leave peacefully. An African Union statement welcomed Barrow's swearing-in as the legitimate president and expressed "the readiness of the AU to work closely with the new Gambian authorities to promote peace, security, stability and reconciliation in their country.". The South African government also called ...

8 Moments That Changed Facebook Live

... the world as it unfolds. JUST WATCHED. The evolution of Facebook Live 01:52. Story highlights. Facebook Live has only been widely available for less than a year. Teens recently used the platform to broadcast the torture of a man in Chicago. In April 2016, when Facebook Live was presented to the masses, there was an immediacy - and an ironic intimacy - to the platform. On one side of the screen, you could reveal the smallest details of your life as they unfolded, while on the other side, millions could watch. Facebook Live is changing our world. Is that good. Armed with this technology, we immediately lurched towards the absurd. Buzzfeed exploded a watermelon, and 800,000 people tuned in. In May, millions of people watched a woman in a Chewbacca mask laughing uncontrollably in a Kohl's parking lot. But in the months following Facebook Live's debut, the pendulum swung sharply from silly viral stuff ...

President Donald Trump Signs First Bill Into Law

... in and delivered his inaugural address. As is customary, Trump used a series of pens to sign the measures, then distributed the pens among the people gathered. Presidential signing pens are regularly given out as commemorative gifts to politicians or individuals touched by the action. The moment played out on live television as Trump offered his first pen to the Democrats around him, first House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and then Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who hails from New York and has long known Trump. The mood was jovial, as Trump, surrounded by family, joked with congressional leaders. He, Pelosi and Schumer talked about trading pens as Pelosi remarked that hers came from the nominating papers of Georgia Rep. Tom Price. Price, up for Health and Human Services, is being strongly opposed by Democrats, who have attacked him on policy and called for an investigation into some of his stock trades, which Price defended before the Senate committee holding his confirmation hearing this week. Trump offered Pelosi the pen from the paper he was signing instead, that of ...

How To Watch Cnn's Coverage Of The Inauguration Live Online

... as is tradition. Also Read: Trump Inauguration Chair: Kanye West Not 'Traditionally American' Enough to Perform (Video). At last count, 62 Democratic politicians were boycotting the inauguration in protest of Trump’s behavior. The exodus began in earnest because of remarks Trump leveled on Twitter at Civil Rights leader and Georgia Congressman John Lewis, after Lewis said on Meet the Press he would boycott the inauguration, and didn’t consider Trump’s presidency to be a legitimate. What 14 Stars Will Do Instead of Watch Trump's Inauguration (Photos). Donald Trump isn't just having a hard time getting stars to perform at his inauguration - many don't even want to watch it. Here are a few celebrities who have other plans on inauguration day. Judd Apatow is among stars taking part in a "Love-a-thon" on Facebook Live to raise $500,000 to raise money for progressive causes. Jane Fonda will appear during the Love-a-Thon. "Savage Love" sex columnist Dan Savage ...

Inauguration Of President Donald J. Trump

... the 45 th president of the United States on Friday. Weijia Jiang shows us the thousands who turned out to support, and to protest, Trump's inauguration. On Friday, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45 th president of the United States. If you're a student of history (or just a fan of 3 Doors Down and Toby Keith), there are plenty of ways to watch the inauguration ceremony, parade and other related events online. The major news outlets will have live streams on their websites, and you'll also be able to tune into live coverage on Twitter and You Tube - no cable subscription needed. When does it start. Performances for swearing-in ceremony begin at 9.30 a.m. ET (6.30 a.m. PT) and the opening remarks are scheduled to begin at 11.30 a.m. ET (8.30 a.m. PT). If you love a parade, the inaugural parade runs from 3-5 p.m. ET (12-2 p.m. PT). Who's performing. Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down, The Piano Guys, Sam Moore and a few others will perform at the inauguration. How to watch the inauguration ...

Trump's Fashion On Display At Inaugural Ball

... and blue. Their first dance was to Frank Sinatra's 1969 hit "My Way." The Rockettes performed in top hats and hot pants. Melania Trump stunned the crowds in a sleek white, off-the-shoulder column dress with a swooping arc across her torso and (modestly) leg-baring slit. The somber inaugural festivities Friday afternoon marked the peaceful transfer of power. The inaugural balls Friday night were where the new President put his first stamp on Washington style. The former real estate mogul, known for his affinity for over-the-top gold fixtures, went for classic Americana with touch of retro glitz. The parade of acts that performed at the three balls were reminiscent of what an itinerary might look like on a first trip to the attractions of Broadway and Radio City Music Hall in New York City. President Donald Trump, left, arrives with ...

January 19, 2017

... the graying of the hair and wrinkling of the skin may grow more rapidly as a result of stress, but it's certainly not shortening their lives. MOOS: Professor Olhansky says research shows presidents live way longer than regular citizens. Sure presidents look like they're going downhill in photos. OLHANSKY: But guess what? If you take a picture of anybody eight years apart, you're going to see the same changes in the rest of us as you see in the presidents. MOOS (on camera): Really. So what. That's me eight years ago. Do you think the grueling life of a TV humor reporter has taken a toll. (voice-over): Wonder how long it will take 70-year-old Donald Trump's hair to change shades once he's president. Though Michelle Obama seems immune from the White House effect -. BARACK OBAMA: The only way to date her in photos is by ...

Inauguration Of Donald Trump Coverage Guide

... contributing to inauguration coverage include Andrea Mitchell, Hallie Jackson, Kristen Welker, Kasie Hunt, Katy Tur, Kelly O’Donnell and Chris Jansing positioned across the Capitol complex, Al Roker, Tamron Hall, Kate Snow, Peter Alexander, and Craig Melvin along the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route, Ron Allen at the White House, Hans Nichols at the Pentagon, Jacob Soboroff on the National Mall and Stephanie Gosk, Jacob Rascon, and Cal Perry covering security and protests. Special coverage will stream live on __link__ beginning at 10 a.m. ET. The live stream will also be available on NBC News apps and OTT platforms. Also Read: Will President-elect Trump Have a 'Designated Survivor' for the Inauguration. Fox News. Fox News will kick off with “Fox & Friends” live from the National Mall and will provide live coverage throughout the day. “America’s Newsroom” co-anchored by Bill Hemmer and Shannon Bream will air from Lafayette Park followed by Bret Baier and Martha Mac Callum co-anchoring “America’s Election Headquarters: Inauguration 2017” from 11 a.m. until ...

Everything You Need To Know About Trump's Inauguration, Weekend Protests

... tickets to the area closest to the inaugural platform. What's the weather forecast look like. Pack your ponchos - according to the National Weather Service , it's looking like a high of 47˚ with a 90% chance of rain on Friday. For those planning on joining the women's march or looking to do sightseeing, Saturday's forecast is 56˚ and cloudy. What about the Women's March. The Women's March on Washington, a protest against Trump, is on Saturday. It is scheduled to begin with a rally at 10 a.m., followed by the march at 1:15 p.m. The group says not only women are invited - anyone who thinks "women's rights are human rights" is welcome. The Women's March starts at the intersection of Independence Avenue SW and Third Street SW. From there, the march will make its way to the area between the Ellipse and the Washington Monument, just south of the White House. How is the security situation. Security will be a massive presence in the nation's capital. Homeland Security estimated about 28,000 personnel from many ...

Facebook Live Video Leads To 4 Arrests

... "That certainly will be part of whether or not. we seek a hate crime, to determine whether or not this is sincere or just stupid ranting and raving.". How Facebook Live is changing our world - is that a good thing. According to its community standards , the company removes content, disables accounts and works with law enforcement in cases of a genuine risk of physical harm or direct threats to public safety. Facebook users also can report offensive material to staff dedicated to responding to such reports. If a live stream starts blowing up, staffers monitor it for possible violations and interrupt it if need be. The timeline. The victim's parents reported him missing Monday, telling police they had not heard from their son since dropping him off Saturday at a Mc Donald's in the Chicago suburb of Streamwood. Police in Streamwood said that after the man was reported ...

Trump Issues Executive Order To Start Rolling Back Obamacare

... executive order to start rolling back Obamacare. By MJ Lee and Tami Luhby, CNN. Updated 0433 GMT (1233 HKT) January 21, 2017. Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. JUST WATCHED. The order doesn't change the law, but sets direction for how the administration will interpret it. Trump signed the order in the Oval Office before going to the inaugural balls. "Many of the changes envisioned in this order will take time to implement, but it signals a clear direction.". Washington (CNN). Within hours of taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump on Friday night signed an executive order aimed at trying to fulfill one of his most impassioned campaign promises: Rolling back Obamacare. The multi-part executive order stated that the administration's official policy is "to seek the prompt ...